Set up svn repository from my Linux desktop with apache

Question

I want to set up an svn repository on my Ubuntu desktop that may be accessed from the outside (over the internet). Any recommended tutorials? I have looked around but get stuck with most of them...

Answer 1

This guide from the Ubuntu docs will tell you how to get Apache and Subversion set up using mod_svn_dav and svn+ssh. The packages make it virtually painless.

Answer 2

Can you show some of the tutorials and where you get stuck? We can probably point you to the same tutorials, but it'd help to know where you're having trouble.

I think there are two issues you're likely to have:

• Port forwarding enables you to get access to services running on your computer from the internet. The usually involve setting up your router and/or negotiating with your ISP.
• Apache SVN setup involves modules like webdav and other things. If you're just getting up and running, perhaps you should just use svn+ssh?

That said, give us a little more information and you're sure to find lots of help.

Answer 3

I think you'd be best served to separate those tasks and look for tutorials on each.

Setup Subversion and apache:

One example tutorial

Once you have svn working internally, work on the firewall part. I have no idea what kind of firewall you are behind but if it's linux, then try:

ubuntu port forward to apache

Answer 4

Here is one from AlphaZarro.

Also, the SVN book is a great source of information.

Answer 5

I don't think this tutorial is particularly difficult to follow.

It can get complicated when you start adding security features, but basic out-of-the-box, its very easy.

You will need to install Apache, then subversion. You will need to configure Apache to serve a 'website' with the subversion directives added to it, and you will possibly have to set up your network to allow outside communication to your desktop (are you behind a NAT firewall for example). It might be worth getting some free subversion server hosting.