Subversion backups password#

Subversion backups password#

Most security schemes in Subversion use a username and password to provide authentication. You specify this protocol by connecting to your server with a URL that looks like this: However, most server administrators are familiar with this process and should be able to guide you through it These certificates must be purchased, and applying for and installing them can be time-consuming. SSL requires a signing certificate that is granted by a certificate authority like. The main drawback to HTTPS is that it can be difficult to configure.

HTTPS is the protocol NetIQ developers use when working on the Identity Manager Designer source code. HTTPS is a good choice for corporate environments concerned about securing their data. HTTPS is slightly slower, but in practice the difference is negligible. HTTPS uses the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption protocol to make sure that third parties cannot read the communications between Identity Manager Designer and the Subversion server. HTTPS works very similarly to HTTP, with the addition of data encryption between the Subversion server and Identity Manager Designer. The SVN protocol is a good choice for small teams where everyone works together in the same company. In addition, the SVN protocol is not supported by most proxy servers. If you do need to configure a firewall to allow the SVN protocol, you must allow connections on TCP port 3690. You should check with all organizations involved before choosing this option. Many firewall administrators are wary of changing their configuration. SVN is a specialized protocol and most firewalls need specific configuration to support it. Another concern with the SVN protocol is accessibility through firewalls. This means that all information sent between Identity Manager Designer and the Subversion server is in clear text and could potentially be seen by a third party. The SVN protocol does not support any type of encryption. It supports password file authentication as well as path-based authentication. The SVN protocol supports networking and works well with small teams.

Just follow the Subversion server setup instructions in the Identity Manager Designer documentation and you are using this protocol.

This is the protocol that is used when you run the Subversion server without the Apache HTTP Server.