GeoPackage

GeoPackage is an SQLite based standard format that is able to hold multiple vector and raster data layers in a single file.

GeoPackage files can be used both as Raster Data Stores as well as Vector Data Stores (so that both kinds of layers can published).

Adding a GeoPackage Vector Data Store

When the extension has been installed, GeoPackage will be an option in the Vector Data Sources list when creating a new data store.

GeoPackage in the list of vector data stores

Configuring a GeoPackage Vector data store

• • Option
  • Description
• • database
  • URI specifying geopackage file.
• • user
  • User to access database.
• • passwd
  • Password to access database.
• • namespace
  • Namespace to be associated with the database. This field is altered by changing the workspace name.
• • max connections
  • Maximum amount of open connections to the database.
• • min connections
  • Minimum number of pooled connections.
• • fetch size
  • Number of records read with each interaction with the database.
• • Connection timeout
  • Time (in seconds) the connection pool will wait before timing out.
• • validate connections
  • Checks the connection is alive before using it.

When finished, click Save.