INFO: How to Connect to a Visual SourceSafe Database Over the Internet (320317)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0c
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q320317

SUMMARY

To use Visual SourceSafe (VSS) over the Internet, set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) with Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).

MORE INFORMATION

Use one of the following methods to set up a virtual private network:
  • For additional information about how to set up a private network, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    161410 How to Set Up a Private Network Over the Internet Using PPTP [winnt]

  • Use a third-party VSS add-on for remote access, such as Sourceoffsite by SourceGear. For an example of using a third-party VSS add-on, see the following Sourceoffsite Web site:

    http://www.sourceoffsite.com

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/26/2002
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