Subversion for Administrators Training Course

SVN Server Setup

• Installation of the package and all dependencies
• Creating single or multiple repositories with thoughtful placement strategies, performing initial imports, and migrating from CVS and other version control systems

Fine-tuning Various Access Schemes (including HTTP, HTTPS, SVN, SVN+SSH, and File), with specific focus on

• Configuring Apache modules
• Utilizing SSH environment variables to simplify SVN+SSH URLs
• Defining appropriate user databases and designing complex access control lists or authorization patterns
• Integrating with LDAP, domain controllers, MySQL, PAM, etc., for user authentication

Configuring a Logical Repository Layout

• Each sub-project utilizes a complete tree structure (trunk, branches, and tags). This structure is suitable for inclusive, self-contained sub-projects with minimal inter-dependence and stable, mature APIs.
• All modules reside on trunk, branches, and tags, which is ideal for logically compact projects with strong coupling among modules.
• Differences and benefits of each approach

Backup Strategy and Disaster Recovery

• Backup strategies, including native methods like svn sync, and third-party tools such as rsync and hot copy.
• Comparing full repository backups versus individual revision checkouts or dumps.
• Disaster recovery procedures
• Permanently removing files and history

Fundamental Knowledge of Repository Management

• Understanding the standard working cycle with Subversion (hands-on practice)
• Creating branches and tags
• Creating locks and other controls
• Designing client-side tools and integrating them with IDEs
• Selecting and configuring repository viewing utilities
• Establishing general user policies, including setting Subversion hooks for strict constraints
• Designing automatic check-out, build, or compilation processes, and even automated testing