Features
VisualSVN Server provides the following main features.
Active Directory Single Sign-On
Allows users to access VisualSVN Server using their current Active Directory domain credentials. Use secure Kerberos V5 or NTLM authentication protocols. Two-factor authentication and smart cards are supported.
Multisite repository replication
provides high-performance replication between geographically distributed sites using VisualSVN Distributed File System (VDFS) technology. Distributed repositories are writable and functionally equivalent to regular Subversion repositories.
Full-text search
Search the content and history of your repository - in any folder, in any revision. The search engine provides high-performance, continuous indexing of new revisions, with virtually no limit on repository size.
Backup
and Restore The backup and restore functionality is designed specifically for Subversion repositories, enabling efficient hot backup functionality. Combined with scheduled repository verification, backup and restore features provide reliable data protection from human errors and software or hardware failures.
HTML5-powered web interface
A rich web interface for Subversion repositories with a modern look and feel. The Repository Web Interface seamlessly integrates with all authentication and authorization features of VisualSVN Server. Ensures easy integration with issue trackers and other third-party applications.
PowerShell Scripting and Automation
VisualSVN Server includes a PowerShell module with many cmdlets to help administrators automate routine and repetitive tasks and simplify server and repository deployment tasks.
Repository Administration Delegation
Allows non-admin users to manage repositories remotely using a stand-alone application called VisualSVN Repository Configurator. All permission modifications performed by repository masters are logged for auditing purposes.
Remote Server Management
Allows management of remote instances of VisualSVN Server. Since VisualSVN Server Manager is a standard MMC snap-in, you can create a single console to manage multiple instances of VisualSVN Server in your network.
Access and Operational Logging
Allows you to monitor all HTTP requests and all logical Subversion operations processed by VisualSVN Server, including read-only operations such as Checkout and Update. Log entries are logged to the Windows event log.
Ease of Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance
VisualSVN Server is widely regarded as the easiest way to set up Subversion Server on the Windows platform. It is distributed as an installation package that contains the latest versions of all required components. The installation process is very simple, and with just a few clicks, you can set up a fully functional Subversion server ready to use.
Out of the Box
A ready-to-use Subversion server can be quickly installed in a Next-Next-Finish fashion.
Smooth upgrades
Newer versions can be installed smoothly over existing versions.
Silent Installation
All required parameters can be provided to the installer as command line arguments.
Digitally Signed Installer
To prevent corrupted installations, this package is digitally signed by VisualSVN Software Ltd.
The real game changer
VisualSVN Server is based on open standards and does not attempt to introduce proprietary version control systems. Subversion repositories are stored in a standard format, and the server is accessible through standard Subversion clients such as svn.exe or TortoiseSVN.
Standard Protocols
Any standard Subversion client can access the server from a Windows or Unix client computer.
Command line tools
Subversion command line binaries are included in the package.
Standard Format
Repositories are stored in a standard format, accessible through standard Subversion tools.
Regular Updates
Patches and updates to all underlying components are released on a regular basis.
Powerful Management Tools
VisualSVN Server provides a powerful management console called VisualSVN Server Manager.
It is implemented as a standard MMC snap-in, allowing you to administer a Subversion server without having to deal with configuration files and command-line tools. In addition to the console, VisualSVN Server includes a PowerShell module that helps administrators automate server and repository management tasks using PowerShell cmdlets.
Dashboard
View overall server status and access the most commonly used commands.
PowerShell Scripting and Automation
Use PowerShell cmdlets to automate server and repository management tasks.
Manage repositories
Create, import and delete repositories and be able to configure their internal layout.
Manage SSL Certificates
Configure the SSL certificates required to establish secure HTTPS connections.
Configure access permissions
Efficiently define and manage user access permissions to files and folders stored in the repository.
Configure Subversion hooks
Create and manage Subversion hooks using a convenient graphical UI.