Adding a (gpkg) Vector Layer

In this section you will publish a GeoPackage vector layer in GeoServer.

1. Open the GeoServer UI:

   http://localhost:8083/geoserver/web
   

2. From the Data > Stores page click the Add new Store button

   

3. Select the GeoPackage format from the Vector section:

   

4. Define the store properties:

   Data Source Name: gpkg-countries

   Connection parameters: browse the filesystem to identify the GPKG database:

   (Linux)
   cd ${TRAINING_ROOT}/data/user_data/countries.gpkg
   
   or
   
   (Windows)
   cd %TRAINING_ROOT%\data\user_data directory\countries.gpkg
   

   

5. Click “Save”.

6. Publish the layer:

   
   

   Click “compute from native bounds”:

   

7. Click “Save”.

8. Preview the layer: