Preface
This guide tells you how to use the distributed versioning features of Helix. Distributed versioning allows you to work disconnected from a shared central server. If you’re new to version management systems, you don’t know basic Helix concepts, or you’ve never used Helix before, read Introducing Helix before reading this guide.
Helix documentation
The following table lists and describes key documents for Helix users, developers, and administrators. For complete information see the following:
http://www.perforce.com/documentation
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Introduction to version control concepts and workflows; Helix architecture, and related products. |
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Using the command-line interface to perform software version management and codeline management; working with Helix streams; jobs, reporting, scripting, and more. |
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Basic workflows using P4V, the cross-platform Helix desktop client. |
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Working with personal and shared servers and understanding the distributed versioning features of the Helix Versioning engine. |
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P4 Command Reference, |
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Installing and administering the Helix versioning engine, including user management, security settings. |
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Installing and configuring Helix servers (proxies, replicas, and edge servers) in a distributed environment. |
Helix Versioning Engine Administrator Guide: Multi-site Deployment |
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Helix plug-ins and integrations. |
IDEs: Using IDE Plug-ins |
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Developing custom Helix applications using the Helix C/C++ API. |
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Working with Helix in Ruby, Perl, Python, and PHP. |