GeoPackage

GeoPackage is an SQLite based standard format that is able to hold multiple vector and raster data layers in a single file.

GeoPackage files can be used both as Raster Data Stores as well as Vector Data Stores (so that both kinds of layers can published).

Adding a GeoPackage Vector Data Store

When the extension has been installed, GeoPackage will be an option in the Vector Data Sources list when creating a new data store.

Option	Description
database	URI specifying geopackage file.
user	User to access database.
passwd	Password to access database.
namespace	Namespace to be associated with the database. This field is altered by changing the workspace name.
max connections	Maximum amount of open connections to the database.
min connections	Minimum number of pooled connections.
fetch size	Number of records read with each interaction with the database.
Connection timeout	Time (in seconds) the connection pool will wait before timing out.
validate connections	Checks the connection is alive before using it.

When finished, click Save.