Hello
We are in the process of evaluation of GeoServer for our project needs. We
currently have a home built WMS which relies on the database to create layers.
So all the properties of the layer are stored in the DB, which the WMS reads
before creating a layer. After the end of each release all we deliver to the
client is a war file and some db scripts. The client has their own set of
system admins who deploy the application on production systems.
With GeoServer, seems like we have two ways of creating a permanent layer -
1) Using the admin interface
2) Using rest service
So if I have to create permanent layers on a production system, you have to
wait till the client deploys the delivered code and bring the system online and
then go through one of the above two methods to create a layer. This is not an
option for us.
I have noticed that when I created a permanent layer via the admin interface
(from data in PostGis db), the following files got created.
1) Datastore.xml (containing the connection details)
2) Layer.xml (containing the layer information)
3) FeatureType.xml (containing more details about the layer and linking
the layer with the correct data store)
Creating these files (for each layer) upfront and packaging them as a part of
the delivery will be an ideal solution for us . However I don't see anywhere
in the documentation as to how to create these files manually.
I would appreciate it if anybody could point me to the correct direction and
provide more details if available.
Thanks
Ashok
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