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Visual Soure Safe

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:46 pm
by lane18
Hi,
Can some one help me in how to setup VSS on a computer and how to use that. appreciate your help
Thanks

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:03 pm
by feyd
It's been a while since I've set up one, but I remember it being very easy.
  • run the installer.
  • once finished, run the admin app, create a database: Tools > Create a database
  • give it a path to where you want your repository to reside (the stored data, not the source controlled files)
  • create the usernames and passwords (if any) you want to use. The default for a client is the username you are logged into Windows under.
  • your done, and ready to use the client or add-in. Connect the repository (database) by finding the ssafe.ini file for the client/add-in.
usage:
  • login to the system, usernames are not case-sensitive, passwords are.
  • $/ is the root of all folder trees in VSS.
  • Selecting $/ will allow you to create a project (new folder)..
  • just screw around with it for a while. If you need any help once you get into the client, just go to the help options.. there's tons of tips, tidbits and information in there.

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:07 pm
by wyred
Is VSS the Microsoft equivalent of CVS?

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:06 pm
by feyd
slightly...

only with a GUI and IDE integration.. but basically, the same.