In this chapter, we added some datasets to GeoServer. We used different formats for vector data. It should be now clear to you that as long as there is a data source available, you can manage different binary formats in GeoServer and mix them together in a map.
Specifically, we covered how to publish shapefiles and PostGIS tables. We then explored additional extensions and added Oracle support to GeoServer.
In the next chapter, we will go forward with the data publication. We will cover in detail how you can use the data you publish from the clients, exploring different ways to create a web application showing maps to users, and letting them interact with data.