I have a server where I replaced the hard drive and now I'm rebuilding the server. I have all of the configuration and data of the old subversion setup+repos on the old hard drive. Is there anyway to bring the subversion content over to the new OS+hard drive without having to boot the drive and doing a svnadmin dump?
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Copy the full repository filesystem. This should ensure you have not just the database, but any hook scripts and configuration. There are three consideration here:
- Stick with the same version of subversion (or make sure you run
svnadmin upgrade) - Run
svandmin verifyon the new copy before starting the server. It'll give you peace of mind that the whole thing is still intact. - Make sure the new repo filesystem is owned by the user running the service (apache, svnserve)
answered May 13, 2013 at 18:47
- Don't forget to add "remove the previous known host" on the client [since its pointing to the same name as before]monksy– monksy2013-05-14 07:10:23 +00:00Commented May 14, 2013 at 7:10
- Good point. If you're using SSL and CNAMEs the host key will have changed.SmallClanger– SmallClanger2013-05-14 07:51:48 +00:00Commented May 14, 2013 at 7:51
Copying everything into the proper locations should be enough. Just don't start svnserve until everything's in place.
