Getting Started

This guide will help you get started with Cloud Native GIS, from your first login to creating your first map layer.

Accessing the Platform

After installation, access Cloud Native GIS through your web browser:

• Production: http://your-domain.com/
• Development: http://localhost:5000/

Django Admin Interface

Cloud Native GIS uses Django's admin interface for layer and style management. Access it at:

http://your-domain.com/admin/

Logging In

1. Navigate to the admin URL
2. Enter your username and password
3. Click "Log in"

Note

Contact your administrator if you don't have credentials.

Creating Your First Layer

Step 1: Prepare Your Data

Cloud Native GIS supports various geospatial formats:

• Shapefiles (.shp with accompanying files)
• GeoJSON (.geojson, .json)
• GeoPackage (.gpkg)
• KML (.kml)

Step 2: Upload the Layer

1. Go to Cloud Native GIS > Layers in the admin
2. Click Add Layer
3. Fill in the layer details:
4. Name: A descriptive name for your layer
5. Description: Optional description
6. File: Upload your geospatial file
7. Click Save

Step 3: Configure the Layer

After upload, the layer will be processed and you can:

• View the layer attributes
• Set the default style
• Configure tile serving options

Viewing Your Layer

Once a layer is created, you can:

1. Preview in Admin: Click on the layer to see a map preview
2. Access via API: Use the REST API to fetch layer data
3. Embed in Applications: Use the tile URLs in your mapping application

Next Steps

• Working with Layers - Deep dive into layer management
• Styling Your Maps - Learn to style your layers
• API Reference - Integrate with your applications

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