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• Offers a simple way for developers to manage changes to their source code
• Lightweight, desktop-based solution for developers working alone or in small teams
• Version-control system helps track source-code changes
• Allows developers to roll back any changes that later create problems
• SKU # 324-00503

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Operating system

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 with SP6 or later, Windows Server 2003

Processor Required

233 MHz or faster

Processor Recommended

300 MHz Pentium or faster

Hard disk

141 MB or higher for server
59–72 MB for client (optional)
57–59 MB for MSDN; additional 43–59 MB for Internet Explorer

Memory Required

96 MB for Windows NT 4.0 4.0
128 MB for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
128 MB for Windows Server 2003

Memory Recommended

128 MB for Windows NT 4.0
128 MB for Windows NT 4.0
256 MB for Windows Server 2003

Media drive

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

Display required

VGA or higher resolution

Display recommended

Super VGA

Other

File System Configuration: NTFS
Communication Protocol: TCP/IP, server authentication certificate; necessary for use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
File server: Any Windows-compatible file server; for example, Windows NT, Novell, Banyan
Maximum database size: 4-6 GB
Maximum file size: 2 GB
Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 or later
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Requirements: Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server

• Allows for the quick and efficient sharing of files among projects, making team coordination intuitive
• Provides a number of powerful database-maintenance tools to keep your databases operating efficiently and securely
• Provides an application-lifecycle-management solution when combined with Team Foundation Server
• As your team expands and needs change, Visual SourceSafe 2005 projects can be seamlessly migrated to Team Foundation Server
• Use automation interfaces to write extensions based on Visual SourceSafe as needed
• Supports parallel development and cross-platform development techniques
• Supports archival and restoration through easy-to-use wizards, as well as command-line-based maintenance