To add a new CVS repository:
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Open the CVS perspective by going to Window | Open Perspective | Other | CVS Repository Exploring.
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In the CVS Repositories view, click the Add CVS Repository button
on the view's toolbar -or- right-click within the view and
select New | Repository Location.
The "Add CVS Repository" dialog will open.
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Enter the information required to identify and connect to the repository location:
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Host - The host address (e.g. mycomputer.com).
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Repository path - The path to the repository on the host (e.g /usr/local/cvsroot)
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User - The user name with which you connect to the repository.
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Password - The password for the user name.
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Connection Type - The authentication protocol for the CVS server.
There are four connection methods:
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pserver - a CVS specific connection method.
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extssh - an SSH 2.0 client.
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pserverssh2 - provides a pserver connection over ssh2.
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ext - the CVS ext connection method which uses an external tool such as SSH to connect to the repository.
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If the host uses a custom port, enable Use Port and enter the port number.
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Click Finish to create your connection.
Your CVS repository will now be added to the CVS Repository view.
