fincer / salt_gisworkstation

Set up GIS software on multiple computers (Windows & Linux) simultaneosly using SaltStack

SaltStack - GIS workstation setup

Set up GIS software on multiple computers simultaneosly.

This repository relies heavily on SaltStack. For further information about SaltStack, please take a look on SaltStack website.

Tested with Salt Master 2018.3 & Salt Minions 2018.3 (x64).

About

This repository installs several GIS programs to multiple computers. This software includes:

• LASTools

• QGIS

• CloudCompare

• gpsbabel

• Merkaartor

• QuickRoute

• etc.

Usage

git clone https://github.com/Fincer/salt_gisworkstation
cd salt_gisworkstation
sudo bash runme.sh

Module test-run analysis report

NOTE: Only in Finnish at the moment.

About findings, issues and deeper analysis of test-run of this SaltStack module, take a look on detailed report here.

Notes!

• Works currently only on the following environments:

  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS & variants

  • Microsoft Windows (main version 7 tested, 64-bit)

• Requires preconfigured Salt minion computers (for now) and established connection between the master computer and minions

• Master computer requires Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (or variant)

Sample images

The following images are for demonstration purposes only.

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MS Windows 7 minion after software installation

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Lubuntu 18.04 LTS master after software installation

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Lubuntu 18.04 LTS minion after software installation

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License

This repository uses GPLv3 license. Please see LICENSE files for details.