Be confident building an installation file and installing GeoServer
What you will learn
Be confident creating the installation file for GeoServer for any version
You will be able to install GeoServer for Windows
Understand how to access GeoServer
Comfortable installing and setting up one extension for GeoServer
Description
In this course, our primary goal is to equip you with the skills to create a customized installation file and effectively install GeoServer. GeoServer, while a powerful tool, may not always provide a ready-made Windows installer. Therefore, this course will empower you to confidently build an installation package from the ground up. Our journey will encompass several essential steps:
- Downloading and Installing NSIS: We’ll kick things off by acquiring and setting up the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS), a versatile tool for creating Windows installers.
- Obtaining and Unpacking GeoServer Packages: You’ll learn how to acquire both the binary and source GeoServer packages, ensuring you have the necessary components to proceed.
- Managing Files: We’ll delve into the crucial task of copying essential files, including licenses and other dependencies, to create a complete package.
- Script Compilation: We’ll guide you through the process of crafting and compiling a script tailored to your GeoServer installation.
- GeoServer Installation: The heart of the course involves installing GeoServer itself, making it fully functional on your system.
- Adding GeoServer Metadata Extension: We’ll explore the process of enhancing GeoServer’s capabilities by adding the GeoServer Metadata extension.
To further extend GeoServer’s functionality, we’ll also delve into installing a plugin, specifically the metadata plugin. By the course’s end, you’ll have the confidence and skills to set up GeoServer on your Windows system, even when an installer isn’t readily available.
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