GeoServer on Windows Server 2022

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Designed for interoperability, it publishes data from any major spatial data source using open standards.

GeoServer allows you to display your spatial information to the world. Implementing the Web Map Service (WMS) standard, GeoServer can create maps in a variety of output formats. OpenLayers, a free mapping library, is integrated into GeoServer, making map generation quick and easy. GeoServer is built on GeoTools, an open source Java GIS toolkit.

There is much more to GeoServer than nicely styled maps. GeoServer conforms to the Web Feature Service (WFS) standard, and Web Coverage Service (WCS) standard which permits the sharing and editing of the data that is used to generate the maps. GeoServer also uses the Web Map Tile Service standard to split your published maps into tiles for ease of use by web mapping and mobile applications.

GeoServer is a modular application with additional functionality added via extensions. Extensions for Web Processing Service open up a wealth of processing options, and you can even write your own. Enable others to incorporate your data into their websites and applications, freeing your data and permitting greater transparency.

GeoServer can also display data on any of the popular mapping applications such as Google Maps, Google Earth, Microsoft Bing Maps, and MapBox. In addition, GeoServer can connect with traditional GIS architectures such as ESRI ArcGIS.

GeoServer Features

• KML Reflector for Google Earth integration
• Toggling Placemarks for dynamic map markers
• Customizing Placemarks with styles and attributes
• KML Legends for map documentation
• GeoFence Internal Server Extension for security
• Style Editor with SLD Auto-Complete
• Generate Classified Thematic maps
• Java 17 Support for modern performance
• JAI-EXT operations enabled by default
• Updated GeoServer Codebase
• WPS Clustering for distributed processing
• WPS Security for protected workflows
• WPS Limits for resource management
• WPS Dismiss for process cancellation
• Refresh of the CSS module for styling

GeoServer Common Use Cases

• Publishing geospatial data for web mapping applications
• Creating online atlases and interactive maps
• Sharing geographic data across organizations and departments
• Building location-based mobile applications
• GIS data distribution and collaboration platforms
• Emergency response and disaster management mapping
• Urban planning and land use visualization
• Environmental monitoring and natural resource management

GeoServer Supported Data Formats

• Vector Data - Shapefiles, PostGIS, GeoPackage, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server
• Raster Data - GeoTIFF, WorldImage, JPEG2000, ECW, MrSID
• Database Support - PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, DB2
• File Formats - CSV, KML, GML, GeoJSON, TopoJSON
• Remote Services - WMS, WFS, WCS cascading
• 3D Data - Terrain data and elevation models

GeoServer Standards and Protocols

• WMS (Web Map Service) - Generate map images in various formats
• WFS (Web Feature Service) - Share and edit vector data
• WCS (Web Coverage Service) - Share raster data and coverage
• WMTS (Web Map Tile Service) - Serve pre-rendered map tiles
• WPS (Web Processing Service) - Execute geospatial processing workflows
• CSW (Catalog Service for the Web) - Metadata catalog services
• OGC compliant for maximum interoperability

GeoServer Integration Options

• OpenLayers for interactive web mapping
• Leaflet integration for mobile-friendly maps
• Google Maps and Bing Maps overlay support
• QGIS desktop GIS integration
• ArcGIS compatibility for enterprise GIS workflows
• PostGIS database for advanced spatial queries
• MapBox and Mapnik styling engines
• REST API for programmatic access and automation

GeoServer Support and Documentation

Follow the post setup instructions on our website - Run GeoServer on Azure

Disclaimer: GeoServer is licensed under GNU General Public License. No warranty of any kind, express or implied, is included with this software. Use at your own risk.