TortoiseCVS is now recommended as the preferred method for using CVS on Windows, replacing WinCVS. TortoiseCVS has several advantages in that it:

• Integrates directly into windows explorer.
• Provides more functionality.
• Does not require that you use an insecure ssh key with no pass phrase.

TortoiseCVS does not enable you to:

• Issue CVS commands from GoGui.
• Issue CVS commands from the command line.

Also see WinCVS.

Note: To do either of the above, requires that you have WinCVS functionality.

Prerequisites

This procedure assumes that you have already installed:

• Kerberos
• PuTTY

If you have not, please refer to Secure Shell (SSH) for Windows, and install them now.

Install TortoiseCVS

1. Download and install a free copy of TortoiseCVS.

Note: A User's Guide is included with the download.

2. To setup the TortoiseCVS Preferences, go to Start --> Programs --> TortoiseCVS --> Preferences and make sure the settings are as shown below.

Notes:

• This step assumes that the C:\Program Files\Putty-GSSAPI\plink.exe is the correct path for your installation; if it is not the correct path, be sure to adjust it accordingly.

• Don't forget to add the -g under SSH parameters, which tells it to use Kerberos for login.

Note: Later version(s) of Tortoise CVS have two additional fields (SSH cvs server (:ext:only): and Bug tracker URL:) These fields can be left at their default values as shown below:

3. If you already have some code checked out from CVS, open that folder (in which the code is stored) in explorer and observe that TortoiseCVS has added:

• New icons to all the files to show their status.

• New items to the popup context menus for all files and folders.

All normal CVS commands can now be performed directly from windows explorer.

4. If you want to checkout a new module from CVS:

1. Navigate to a folder on your local drive that you want the code placed in, and open it.

2. Right click within the folder or, from the explorer's File menu, select CVS checkout.

3. Using the values below as a guide, fill in the form, then click OK to check-out the new module.

5. Be sure that you are logged in to the Kerberos Network ID Manager for the day (see Logging in to Kerberos).

6. Set up a PuTTY session on centaurusa.slac.stanford.edu and Save it.

The following screen captures show the proper configuration for a PuTTY session (refer as necessary to Secure Shell (SSH) for Windows):

a.      Connection --> SSH --> Authentication

b.      Connection --> SSH --> X11

c.      Connection --> Data

d.      Session

Note: Observe that the Host Name is: centaurusa.slac.stanford.edu
(all lowercase!) .

Tip: Don't forget to enter the Saved Session name (e.g., centaurusa) before
clicking on the Save button.

e.      Click on the Open button to start a session on centaurusa.

You should not be required to enter a password.

Troubleshooting: If a password is required, launch the Kerberos Network Identity Manager and get a new token.

7. Use TortoiseCVS to perform a CVS operation.

You should not have to give your password.

Tip: If you are unable to perform a CVS operation:

1. Load the Centaurusa session.
2. Save the session as glastlnx07.
3. Click on the Open button.
4. Try performing a CVS operation.

 

Useful CVS References:

• Concurrent Versioning System (CVS)

• Commonly Used CVS Commands

Owned by:  Tony Johnson