Re: CVS replication question from a noob

[Satya Prasad D.V]

You can also try cvsup on www.polstra.com. This 
uses some optimization over rsync for the respository files.

Regards,
--
Satya Prasad
At 06:14 PM 5/19/2006, Todd Denniston wrote:
> Arnar Þórarinsson wrote:
> > On Thu, 2006-05-18 at 13:33 -0500, Todd Denniston wrote:
> >
> > > Arnar Þórarinsson wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > Heres my situation.  I have a CVS server that is located behind a
> > > > firewall and I have to replicate that CVS server ,or at least 2-3
> > > > modules in it, to a CVS "server" outside the firewall.  What are my
> > > > options ? The firewall allows all connections out but blocks connections
> > > > that originate from the outside.
> > > > As I  understand CVSup it does a pull from the master cvs server so that
> > > > method would be out for me.  Are there any replication methods that use
> > > > a "push" from the CVS master ?
> > >
> > > We need a bit more information before the question can really be answered...
> > > Q) Do you need to be able to commit to the 
> > > replicated copy or is it read only?
> >      Read only
>
> If don't need the outer RO server to be up to 
> date in real time with the real server then you 
> might use a periodic rsync or rcp from the real server to the RO server.
>
> If you need it to be "near real time" updated, 
> you should ask about how those update methods 
> above might be tied in with a commitinfo type 
> script, probably similar to Keeping a checked out copy[1].
>
>
> [1] http://ximbiot.com/cvs/manual/cvs-1.11.21/cvs_18.html#SEC177
>
> --
> Todd Denniston
> Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
> Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter
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