Where do I find the GeoWebCache configuration file?
GeoWebCache keeps the configuration for each GeoServer tiled layer separately, inside the /gwc-layers/ directory. There is one XML file for each tile layer.
Where are the cached tiles stored in GeoWebCache?
GeoWebCache will automatically store cached tiles in a gwc directory inside your GeoServer data directory. To set a different directory, stop GeoServer (if it is running) and add the following code to your GeoServer web.xml file (located in the WEB-INF directory):
What is the default configuration for GeoServer 2.2.0?
By default, all layers served by GeoServer will be known to GeoWebCache. See the Tile Layers page to test the configuration. Version 2.2.0 of GeoServer introduced changes to the configuration of the integrated GeoWebCache.
How to configure a tile layer in GeoServer?
There is one XML file for each tile layer. These files contain a different syntax from the syntax in the standalone version and are not meant to be edited by hand. Instead you can configure tile layers on the Tile Layers page or through the GeoWebCache REST API.
Where do I find the blobstore in GeoWebCache?
If a blobstore to be used by default is not explicitly configured, one will be created automatically following the legacy cache location lookup mechanism used in versions prior to 1.8.0. The location of the configuration file, geowebcache.xml, will be defined by the GEOWEBCACHE_CACHE_DIR application argument.
Is it possible to turn off caching in GeoServer?
It is possible to selectively turn caching on or off for any layer served through GeoServer. This setting can be configured in the Tile Layers section of the Web administration interface.
Which is web map tiling service does GeoWebCache use?
The Web Map Tiling Service, or WMTS for short, is an OGC standard currently undergoing ratification. GeoWebCache fully implements WMTS using KVP, and is seeking funding for the RESTful and SOAP based approaches. On the front page of your GeoWebCache instance you will find a link to the WMTS GetCapabilities document.
What kind of JRE do I need for GeoWebCache?
GeoWebCache speed depends in part on the chosen Java Runtime Environment (JRE). For best performance use a Java 6 JRE. If not possible, use a Java 5 JRE. JREs other than those released by Sun may work correctly, but are not tested nor supported. GeoWebCache does not need a lot of heap memory assigned to the JVM.
Where to find WMTS GetCapabilities document in GeoWebCache instance?
On the front page of your GeoWebCache instance you will find a link to the WMTS GetCapabilities document. WMTS RESTful API supports HTTP GET operation allowing clients to retrieve the following resources: