Creating a New Data DirectoryΒΆ
The easiest way to create a new data directory is to copy one that comes with a standard GeoServer installation.
If GeoServer is running in Standalone mode the data directory is located at <installation root>/data_dir.
Note
On Windows systems the <installation root> is located at C:\Program Files\GeoServer <VERSION>.
If GeoServer is running in Web Archive mode inside of a servlet container, the data directory is located at <web application root>/data.
Once the data directory has been found copy it to a new external location. To point a GeoServer instance at the new data directory proceed to the next section Setting the Data Directory.