A quick guide for setting up GeoServer and serving geospatial datasets as Web Services
One the most important component of a Web GIS application is the GIS Server. A GIS Server is a software that listens for specific request (by clients). These requests could be for different services (i.e. OGC compliant) like getMap request etc. A GIS server loads a dataset (e.g. a shape file or a Geo-Tiff) renders it, cut image into tiles and sends it back to the requesting client. Every time a client pans or zooms, GIS server receives requests and sends image tiles as response.
There are various Open Source options to choose for a GIS Server (i.e.https://www.gislounge.com/open-source-gis-applications), however this tutorial will focus onGeoServer (http://geoserver.org/), which is one of the most commonly used frameworks. GeoServer has an edge over others because of its administration tool i.e. web based administration interface and its simplicity deploying a dataset as a WMS, which make it an ideal option for beginners in the WebGIS industry.
Spatial Information dissemination and integration inside the majority of information frameworks was cultivated by innovative technological advances. As of not long ago, spatial data was conveyed by means of paper, settled electronic media (CD-ROMs or DVDs) or system based electronic media. Today, GIS services are utilized to transmit spatial data over the web.
The advances in Information and Communication Technologies have changed the way in which spatial data are distributed. Today, Web GIS is utilized to disseminate maps over the Internet. Spatial Information tends to be created, stored and managed by local providers, however it is available to various clients anyplace and whenever. This approach empowers a client application to get to spatial data across different networks and sources.
Pricing - Lifetime Access
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$30.00
Scope of the course

Course curriculum
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Setting up GeoServer on Windows Environment
Show details- Lesson 0: About this Course FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 1: Setting Up GeoServer (Part-1)
- Lesson 2: Setting up Geoserver (Part-2)
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Introduction to GeoServer Web Interface
Show details- Lesson 3: Geoserver Architecture & Protocols
- Lesson 4: Basic Menus FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 5: Overview of GeoServer User Interface
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Working with Vector Spatial Data
Show details- Lesson 6: About Workspaces
- Lesson 7: Create Workspace
- Lesson 8: About Stores
- Lesson 9: Import Vector Data to Store
- Lesson 10: Publish Vector Data to Geoserver
- Lesson 11: Web Map Service (WMS)
- Lesson 12: Serving Cascading WMS
- Lesson 13: Web Feature Service (WFS)
- Lesson 14: Differences WMS and WFS
- Lesson 15: Layer Preview in GeoServer
- Lesson 16: Connect and Work with QGIS (Part-1)
- Lesson 17: Connect and Work with QGIS (Part-2) FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 18: Create Layer Group
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Working with Raster Data
Show details- Lesson 19: Importing Raster Data (Part-1) FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 20: Importing Raster Data (Part-2)
- Lesson 21: Raster Data and WCS
- Lesson 22: Visualize Raster in QGIS using WMS and WCS
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Layer Styling
Show details- Lesson 23: Basic Concepts FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 24: Styling Point Features
- Lesson 25: Styling Line Features
- Lesson 26: Styling Polygon Features
- Lesson 27: GeoServer Basic Vector Styling
- Lesson 28: Exporting SLD from QGIS
- Lesson 29: Styling Raster Data
- Lesson 30: GeoServer Basic Raster Styling
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Introduction to GeoExplorer
Show details- Lesson 31: Introducing GeoExplorer
- Lesson 32: Installation and Set Up
- Lesson 33: Introduction to GeoExplorer and Connectivity with Geoserver
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07
Conclusions
Show details- Bonus Material: Summary Notes - Introduction to GeoServer (tutorial, notes and examples)
- What's Next FREE PREVIEW
What will you learn?
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Basic WebGIS terminology
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Familiarize with one of the most commonly used WebGis Server in the market
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Integrate Web services to your desktop GIS
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Set up a WebGIS ready environment on a Windows Machine
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Publish spatial data using OGC services
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Build a basic WebGIS portal
Any Prerequisites?
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A basic understanding of GIS aspects
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A low/mid-range desktop/laptop to follow up the tutorial
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A basic understanding of Web based architectures
Student Profile?
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Under/post graduate students
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Professionals and Companies
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Master students and PhD candidates
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Researchers and Academics