To access feature type parameters, click the gear icon 
on a feature type in the workspace. This opens the Feature Type Parameter Editor.
General
All feature types share similar General parameters, which may include Feature Type Name, Reader or Writer information, and Geometry.
In most Writer Feature Type parameter dialogs, you can also control Dynamic Schema Definitions. Some database formats accept Table or Index Qualifier prefixes on the output table feature type.
Layer Zoom Levels
Minimum Zoom Level
Minimum zoom level at which tiles are generated.
Default: 0 – The Earth, which is the lowest possible zoom level.
Maximum Zoom Level
Maximum zoom level at which tiles are generated. The maximum supported value is 22.
Default: 5 – Island
Layer Metadata
Defines the layer description, expressed as a string, and is written to a metadata table in the database.
This parameter is optional and defaults to an empty description.