Hello, I am considering possibly using GeoServer to host an interactive mapping application. I have a few newbie questions regarding GeoServer:
First, My understanding is that GeoServer runs on Java, however Java from Oracle is no longer free to use. I heard of the Open JDK project. However, I am not sure which version I should use for a Windows 64 bit environment. Could someone let me know which version I should use? Second, Is there any application frameworks out there, and somewhat easy to follow instructions to create a general interactive mapping application. Some of the tools that my current application has (not that I am expecting everything) include the following tools: * Measure length and area. * Print. * Identify. * Link to Google Street view. * Select and Buffer Select tools (this one I am not sure if anyone uses). * Layer Switcher (several vector layers can be turned on or off), the user also has a list of 16 different backgrounds. * Search land owners by name or parcel identification number. * Coordinate display. Third, Is there any application framework, and easy to follow instructions on how to create a simple mobile application. Obviously, the mobile application will have far fewer functions than the desktop version. Fourth, I am also interested in creating a secure interactive web editing map. Users will only really need to add points, a house number, and perhaps add some comments. This will be a very low use application so I would like to avoid installing a DBMS if I can. For example, I would prefer using spatial lite to run the web editing application. My Background: * I have played around with GeoServer in the past. I think the web administration page is easy to use (Good job!). * I have some experience with Postgres and PostGIS. However, if I can avoid it I would prefer to not install the DBMS to run a web editing application. * I can somewhat follow the instructions on OpenLayers. However, there are hundreds of tools to choose from so it is difficult to know where to begin. I would prefer instead to start with a working general purpose interactive map then customize it as needed. Thanks! Sincerely, Mark Volz, GISP
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