How do I setup svn+ssh:// instead of http:// for svn?

Submitted by AlexCook on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 22:51

Hi,

I searched in the existing issues for this - couldn't find anything.

I also Google'd a bit - couldn't find anything specific to virtualmin.

Do you guys know how I can configure svn to run over svn+ssh:// instead of http://?

I found one article here (http://svn.haxx.se/dev/archive-2004-03/0253.shtml) about how to set it up - but I want the users to be able to be edited from with inside virtualmin. I don't want to have to create repos and users on the command line - since your existing gui rules.

Anyways - is this possible?

Thanks a bunch for your awesome support!!!

Alex

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Submitted by AlexCook on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 22:59

Also-I know I can run svn over https:// - and that's fine - but then individual domain owners can't edit their own svn repos and users.

Another question: is https:// is the same security as svn+ssh:// when using svn - or no?

Alex

Submitted by JamieCameron on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 00:43

I recommend using SVN over HTTP or HTTPS if you can, as this is well supported in Virtualmin. And domain owners can create and manage their own repos within the Virtualmin UI.

As for security, I'd say that svn+ssl is the same as svn+https, as they both use the same underlying SSL protocol.

Submitted by AlexCook on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 01:21

OK - great! SSL over https it is.... using the vm control panel is really important to me.

Do you know if it's possible to setup a domain using SSL, without actually purchasing an ssl certficate? (I think it's called self-signed?).

Alex

Submitted by JamieCameron on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 01:43

Yes, you can have an domain with SSL without a real cert. In fact, when you enable SSL for a domain in Virtualmin, a self-signed cert is generated automatically..

Does that answer all your questions?

Submitted by AlexCook on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 15:11

One last question - how do I enable ssl for a domain without having a dedicated IP address?

Do I HAVE to have a dedicted IP address if a domain uses SSL?

Submitted by JamieCameron on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 15:14

In general, yes you need a separate IP for SSL, due to the way the protocol works. The only exception is if you have a cert that covers multiple domains, such as a wildcard cert for *.foo.com. Then foo.com and office.foo.com could be on the same IP..