Subversion (SVN) Training in Providence

This course is designed for government Subversion users to learn how to effectively transition to using Git. It provides guidance on smoothly migrating practices from SVN to Git while avoiding common pitfalls.

This course is designed for system administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining Subversion software and repositories. The objective of this course is to enhance the skills of system administrators so that they can effectively manage Subversion repository servers and offer the best practices advice regarding Subversion usage. The course includes numerous laboratory exercises conducted on Linux virtual machines, ensuring practical hands-on experience for government professionals.

This course is designed for advanced users of Subversion, including release managers, project leaders, and individuals who wish to integrate their SVN repository into an efficient production workflow. Participants will focus on critical tasks such as branch management, automated build and compilation processes, testing, deployment, and updates. Students will find this course particularly beneficial as it enhances collaboration with development and deployment teams, especially in large organizations or those with geographically dispersed branches. The curriculum includes extensive hands-on exercises conducted on CentOS 5 virtual machines, ensuring practical experience that aligns with real-world scenarios for government and private sector environments.

This course has been developed for government employees who need to collaborate effectively. It covers essential concepts such as merges, conflicts, branches, revisions, and diff files. Participants will gain hands-on experience using both command-line tools and graphical user interfaces, including software like Tortoise, to enhance their workflow efficiency and ensure alignment with public sector governance and accountability standards.