Selecting a server protocol

You can set up the Subversion server in many ways including running it under an HTTP server such as the Apache HTTP Server. The simplest method to set it up is to use the built-in Subversion server called svnserve. This server uses a proprietary protocol called svn. By default, it uses the IP port 3690. It is recommend that you use svnserve to provide access to your repository.

You will only need to select a different protocol if you need to share access to a repository over the Internet, or if you already have Subversion installed using a different method.