LESSON 1: Installing GeoServer

Objective: Install GeoServer on your windows machine.

0) Getting ready

Before you run the installer:

1. Delete the Temp/Geotools directory which is located at C:\Documents and Settings\FOSS4G2007\Local Settings\Temp\Geotools.
2. Delete the GEOSERVER_DATA_DIR environment variable:
   1. Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Properties
   2. On the Advanced tab, and click the Environment Variables
   3. Select GEOSERVER_DATA_DIR from the list and click Delete
   4. Click OK

1) Run the Installer

Double click on the installer that you just downloaded.

1) The following dialog asks you to ensure you have the needed JAVA_HOME environment variable

Note that it is standard for a pop up window to tell you which version of Java it is using. If you would like it to use a different Java version that you have installed, then cancel the installer and set JAVA_HOME to the home directory of the version you'd like to use. If it can not find an appropriate version of Java JDK to use it will warn you. You should first install Java JDK before using the installer, so that the links to run the application work correctly.

2) Read the GPL license and continue

3) Choose your install location

4) The next page asks you where your data directory is. If this is your first time installing, just hit next. If you have a previous version of GeoServer and you want to use its configuration, select its data directory.

On completion short cuts will appear in the Windows Start menu.

Hit next and wait for the files to install

2) Start GeoServer

To start GeoServer (using the included Jetty Servlet Container), locate your GeoServer in the Start menu. Select "Start GeoServer" and enjoy

This will run the application until Stop GeoServer is hit.
The application can also be stopped by closing the console window that is open, or hitting 'ctrl-c' in the console window.

After startup, the default web administration tool should be available through the 'GeoServer Administration' link in the start menu.

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