In SISSA there is a subversion server, svn-srv.sissa.it which can be used by all SISSA users.

To get your repository you can write to helpdesk@sissa.it specifying:

1) the repository name
2) who can access in rw/r or has no access at all in its trunk/branches

The server is NOT accessible to users.

If you need to modify your config. files you have to write to helpdesk@sissa.it.
Actually the server is running a svnserve daemon. In the next future we are planning to give svn access using LDAP under a web server.

People who want to learn about subversion can read sections
1. Fundamental Concepts,
2. Basic Usage, and/or
9. Subversion Complete Reference
of the Subversion Manual present in the manuals section of SIS web pages.


Backup of svn repositories:
every night there is a dump of every repository and a backup on tapes (incremental every night, and a full backup every 2 weeks) of both repositories (config files) and dumps. The dumps can be reloaded on a new, empty repository.