Essential CVS

Essential CVS is a complete and easy-to-follow reference that helps programmers and system administrators apply order to the task of managing large quantities of documents. The book covers basic concepts and usage of CVS, and features a comprehensive reference for CVS commands--including a handy Command Reference Card for quick, on-the-job checks. The book also includes advanced information on all aspects of CVS that involved automation, logging, branching and merging, and "watches."

Table of Contents

Preface 


Part I. Introduction

1. What Is CVS?
2. CVS Quickstart Guid

 
Part II. Using CVS

3. Basic Use of CVS
4. Tagging and Branching
5. Multiple Users

Part III. CVS Administration

6. Repository Management
7. Project Management 
8. Remote Repositories
9. Troubleshooting

Part IV. Reference

10. Command Reference
11. Miscellaneous Topics Reference


Part V. Appendixes

A. Clients and Operating Systems

B. Administrator's Tools

Index