Enterprise GIS

Course Overview

This intensive 5-day course gives participants the skills and knowledge to plan, establish, and manage a production-grade open source GIS stack. Using FOSS tools — PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GeoServer, QGIS Server, and GeoNode — you will learn how to build an enterprise spatial data infrastructure that is world-class, cost-effective, and fully supported by active open source communities.

The course moves from foundational concepts through to hands-on system administration. Participants leave with a working understanding of how all components connect, practical configuration experience, and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain the system after the course.

What You Will Learn

Spatial Database Setup

Install, configure, and populate a PostgreSQL/PostGIS spatial database. Design schemas for enterprise data.

Web Map Composition

Compose and serve web maps. View and search spatial data from both desktop (QGIS) and web clients.

System Administration

Administer, monitor, back up, and troubleshoot the full FOSS GIS stack in a production environment.

GeoServer Administration

Install a web map server and publish OGC-compliant services — WMS, WFS, and WCS — with styling and security.

Enterprise Architecture

Understand architectural guidelines for a corporate environment, including security, user management, and network topology.

FOSS Stack Integration

Connect PostGIS, GeoServer, QGIS, and GeoNode into a coherent, maintainable enterprise GIS stack.

Who Should Attend

✔ GIS managers planning an open source infrastructure migration

✔ Webmasters or developers building spatial web services

✔ IT staff in organisations transitioning from ArcGIS Server or similar

✔ System or database administrators managing GIS infrastructure

✔ Experienced GIS users ready to move to a server-based stack

✔ Government, NGO, and enterprise teams building spatial infrastructure

Prerequisites

Experienced GIS user — this course is not suitable for beginners
System administration or IT background helpful (Linux or Windows server experience)
Basic familiarity with databases and/or web technologies is an advantage
Laptop running Ubuntu Linux or Windows (Ubuntu strongly preferred)

What You Receive

Comprehensive course workbook

Sample spatial datasets

30-day post-course email support

Configuration scripts & setup guides

Certificate of completion

On-site delivery included in course fee

Why Train with Kartoza?

We Build These Systems

Kartoza doesn't just train on FOSS GIS — we build and maintain PostGIS, GeoServer, and GeoNode deployments for clients across Africa and Europe daily.

Custom for Your Organisation

We can tailor the course to your existing IT environment, data, and specific migration or upgrade goals.

Practical Throughout

Every day is built around configuration exercises using real infrastructure. You're working with live systems, not simulations.

Continued Support

Beyond the course, Kartoza offers ongoing support contracts, hosting, and development services as you grow your system.

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