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GeoServer Core
Stable

The flagship open-source server for sharing and editing geospatial data. OGC compliant and production-ready.

🪟 Windows 🐧 Linux 🍎 macOS 🐳 Docker
v2.25.1 Released: Oct 14, 2024
sha256: 8f3a...c9e2
Enterprise Preview
Beta

Early access build featuring vector tiles streaming, enhanced security modules, and performance optimizations.

🐳 Docker Only
v2.26.0-beta2 Released: Nov 02, 2024
sha256: b2c1...f4a9
Plugin Manager CLI
Stable

Command-line utility to install, update, and manage GeoServer extensions without manual WAR editing.

🪟 Win 🐧 Linux 🍎 Mac
v1.4.0 Released: Sep 28, 2024
Download Binary pm install -g @geoserver/plugin-cli
Documentation Archive
Docs

Offline-packaged documentation including user guide, developer guide, and API reference in PDF & EPUB.

📖 PDF 📱 EPUB 🌐 HTML
2024.10 Updated: Oct 10, 2024
GeoServer 2.22.x
Legacy

Long-term support branch. Recommended for environments requiring strict stability and deprecated plugin compatibility.

🪟 Windows 🐧 Linux
v2.22.8 Released: Aug 15, 2024
Data Import Tool
Stable

GUI and CLI utility for batch importing shapefiles, GeoJSON, PostGIS, and raster datasets into GeoServer stores.

🪟 Win 🐧 Linux 🍎 Mac
v2.1.3 Released: Nov 05, 2024

System Requirements

Ensure your environment meets the baseline specs for optimal GeoServer performance.

🖥️ Hardware

  • CPU: 4+ cores (8+ recommended for high concurrency)
  • RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB+ for large raster layers)
  • Storage: 50GB SSD for OS + data (expandable via external volumes)
  • Network: 1Gbps uplink for production tile serving

🛠️ Software & Dependencies

  • Java Runtime: OpenJDK 11 or 17 (LTS recommended)
  • Servlet Container: Apache Tomcat 9+ or Jetty 11+
  • PostgreSQL/PostGIS 14+ (for persistent data stores)
  • Redis 6+ (optional, for caching & session management)

🌐 Network & Security

  • Open ports: 80/443 (web), 8080 (default app)
  • TLS/SSL termination recommended at reverse proxy
  • Firewall rules for spatial data provider connections
  • DNS resolution configured for WMS/WFS endpoints
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Recent Release Notes

Stay updated with bug fixes, security patches, and new feature rollouts.

v2.25.1 Security Patch Oct 14, 2024
v2.25.0 Stable Release Sep 01, 2024
v2.24.5 Hotfix Aug 22, 2024
v2.26.0-beta1 Preview Aug 10, 2024
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