When shadow folders are created Surround SCM assumes it can add, override, and delete files. Creating an empty directory protects against hackers and also protects against files being overwritten.
Note: | You must create an empty directory, which the shadow folder will be created in, before you create the shadow folder. |
The Shadow Folders dialog box opens.
The Add Shadow Folders dialog box opens.
The Repository Browser dialog box opens. Select the branch and repository you want to shadow and click OK.
This is the location of the shadow folder.
The shadow folder is created.
WysiCorp wants to create a shadow folder for their existing web server directory. The existing directory, which is not empty, is at C:\Inetpub\wwwroot. The following steps are taken to set up this shadow folder: