[Qgis-user] Experiences using QGIS + PostgreSQL/PostGIS in a multiuser environment?

[Hernán De Angelis]

I am evaluating setting up a server running PostgreSQL/PostGIS for use
>> as data sharing/collaborating environment for spatial data. The user
>> group may consist of up to 15 people, mostly using QGIS but one or two
>> may use other software (non OS). Data is almost exclusively of vector
>> type. The use is within a single organization.
>>
>> I understand some people in this list have experience with this kind of
>> environment and would appreciate if any of you would share any useful
>> experience, challenges, thought or things to watch out for. I understand
>> basic management routines are critical (user management, user rights),
>> as well as a sound backup and update strategy. I also understand that
>> proper data management procedures have to be in place, like rules for
>> table creation and eventual deletion, attribute selection, etc. But what
>> else can go wrong with this kind of setup if not managed properly?
>> Thoughts and experiences welcome!
> in our experience the solution is pretty straightforward. The only other
> challenge I'd add is having good bandwidth, otherwise using PostGIS data
> can be sluggish.
> All the best.

Excellent point, Paolo! I had not thought about it. Thank you!

All the best