WANdisco, a corporate sponsor of the Subversion open source project, with core developers from the project on staff and solutions that support the world's largest Subversion implementations, is offering a series of free bi-weekly one hour online training sessions for Subversion users and administrators. Registration is now available for the courses listed below. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.
 

All About Checkouts

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Wed, September 8, 2010
9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
5:00 pm BST / 6:00 pm CEST

Although checkout is the most frequently used Subversion command, it has many options that few users are aware of. During this course, attendees will learn how to make full use of the checkout command and understand the messages it generates under different usage scenarios.

Using the Subversion Diff Command

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Wed, September 22, 2010
9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
5:00 pm BST / 6:00 pm CEST

From simple to complex scenarios, the diff command can show differences between versions of files as well as differences between Subversion projects. During this course, the instructor will cover the diff command using TortoiseSVN's difference tool as well as linking TortoiseSVN to other difference programs.

Subversion Administration Best Practices

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Wed, October 6, 2010
9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
5:00 pm BST / 6:00 pm CEST

During this free one hour training session the instructor will cover: How to define policies and procedures. How to train and manage staff to ensure compliance. Designing repository layout. Recommended routine maintenance procedures. Backup and recovery procedures. Replication. Use of hook scripts and locking. Log monitoring and analysis.

All About Subversion Hook Scripts

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Wed, October 20, 2010
9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT
5:00 pm BST / 6:00 pm CEST

Hook scripts are server-side executables tied to various Subversion events. Attendees will learn how to implement hook scripts for email notification of events, commit validations, integration with external systems such as defect trackers and other common use cases.

About the Trainer

Mike Lester has over 33 years experience in the software industry. Mike has spent the past 10 years focusing on training and consulting for Subversion and other software configuration management (SCM) systems. Mike has taught over 700 classes covering various aspects of implementing and using Subversion and other SCMs, always to rave reviews. He currently heads up WANdisco's Subversion training program.