Install PostGIS for Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty LTS
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install and Getting-Started with PostGIS PostgreSQL Extension Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
PostGIS is an extension to the PostgreSQL object-relational database system which allows GIS (Geographic Information Systems) objects to be stored in the database.
PostGIS includes support for GiST-based R-Tree spatial indexes, and functions for analysis and processing of GIS objects.
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Open a Command Line Terminal Window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).Ctrl+Alt+t
In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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Getting-Started with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu
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Run the PostgreSQL Stack Builder:
sudo su -c "./opt/PostgreSQL/9.3/stackbuilder/bin/stackbuilder"
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Stack Builder Wizard:
Select the PostgreSQL Instance
Spatical Extension >> PostGIS
Set the Download Directory
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PostGIS Installation:
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Getting-Started with PostGIS on Ubuntu