Introduction to PostGIS

Section 2: InstallationΒΆ

We will be using the OpenGeo Suite as our software package, as it includes PostGIS/PostgreSQL in a single fast installation for Windows, Apple OS/X, and Linux. The Suite also includes GeoServer, OpenLayers, and a number of web visualization utilities.

Note

If you want to install just PostgreSQL, it can also be downloaded directly as source code or binary from the PostgreSQL project site: http://postgresql.org/download/. After installing PostgreSQL, use the “StackBuilder” utility to add the PostGIS extension.

Note

The precise directions in this document are for Windows, but for OS/X the installation is largely the same. Once the Suite is installed, the directions for both operating systems should be almost identical.

  1. In the directory postgisintro\software\ you will find the OpenGeo Suite installer entitled opengeosuite-2.4.3.exe (on OS/X, opengeosuite-2.4.3.dmg). Double click to execute.

  2. Enjoy the warm welcome, courtesy of OpenGeo, then click Next.

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  3. The OpenGeo Suite is licensed under the GNU GPL, which is reproduced on the licensing page. Click I Agree.

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  4. The directory where the OpenGeo Suite will reside is the usual C:\Program Files\ location. The data will be placed in your home directory, under the .opengeo directory. Click Next.

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  5. The installer will create a number of shortcuts in the OpenGeo folder in the Start Menu. Click Next.

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  6. All the components of the Suite are mandatory at this point. Click Next.

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  7. Ready for install! Click Install.

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  8. The installation process will run for a couple of minutes.

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  9. When the installation is complete, launch the Dashboard to start the next section of the workshop! Click Finish.

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