Getting started with GeoNode (GN1)
DURATION: 8 hours (2 sessions)
LEVEL: Novice
The training aims to provide those wishing to build a spatial data infrastructure an
overview of the GeoNode capabilities to get started. Topics covered are as follows:
● GeoNode basic concepts
● Quick installation guide
● Using GeoNode
○ Uploading and managing layers
○ Uploading and managing documents
○ Uploading and managing maps
○ Creating GeoStories
○ Creating Dashboards
● Introduction to configuring GeoNode
● Introduction to administering GeoNode
PREREQUISITES
In order to participate, no previous knowledge of GeoNode is required but having a
basic knowledge of GIS concepts and metadata standards will be of great help.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
At the end of the training will be able to perform a basic installation and configuration of
GeoNode, load, configure and style shapefiles and geotiff and create maps with them.
OTHER INFORMATION
GeoSolutions will make available an all-in-one package to run the workshop as a VM for
VirtualBox. This should be pre-installed on attendees laptops before the workshop.
This is a novice training, no other modules are recommended as a precondition.