The latest version of MS Source Safe works over the web via IIS.

Here is an article on from Alin Constantine on how to set it up. Read carefully, there are few unexpected quirks that you must be prepared to handle. I read the article and followed step by step instructions and it worked the first time. I got lucky I suppose... feel free to ping me if you have questions...

http://alinconstantin.homeip.net/webdocs/scc/vss_internet.htm

I have spent much of my billable time today configuring my modem and Netgear router to allow my web server via port 80 to publish my clients development web site, whew. That was almost as hard to say as it was to do.

I have AT&T (ATT) DSL with a Westell 6100 modem. I have a Netgear Wireless router that serves my laptops and my Windows Server 2003 server running IIS. I develop web applications and want my clients to be able to connect to my development server and see their sites as I develop them. I also have developers working with me, so I want them to be able to use the Source Safe Internet connector via http.

Here is what you have to do to have port 80 open from your AT&T DSL connection. Connect your modem directly to your computer. Turn on the modem then turn on the computer, or use release/renew to get an IP assigned to you from the modem. Connect to the modem using http://192.168.1.254/. Select DSL Broadband and then 'configure connection'. There is a drop down where you can select 'Ethernet Bridge'. Choose this option and apply changes.

Once this is done, you can remove the Ethernet connection from the modem to your computer and plug it from the modem to the router. At this point you will need your AT&T DSL username and password. Connect to your Netgear router using www.RouterLogin.net and in basic settings page, select that your internet connection needs a login. Find the ISP drop down and choose 'other'. Enter the login information, username/password for your AT&T Internet service, set connection mode to 'Always On'. Then apply the changes.

That is it, you should now be able to apply 'Port Forwarding' from the Netgear Router page. To do this, find the IP Address assigned by the router to your web server and select the service name 'HTTP'. All traffic coming in to the router will now be forwarded to your web server. You can use a service like DYNDNS to set a domain name or access your server from your IP Address. One thing is that AT&T seems to be fond of giving your modem a new ip address every time it cycles down. With DYNDNS you will need to install their client utility that automatically keeps your IP Address for the domains up to date. I hope you can benefit from my angst, but most of all HAVE FUN!

The US is slowly becoming a soccer nation. Want to help the fad grow? Well begin by listening at work, watching at home and playing in local leagues.

On the Internet you can watch live and archived European games on UEFA.com. Listen live online to the World Soccer Daily radio show through ITunes, look for it in the Radio link in the Libraries category. You can also download podcasts of the various shows. Watch at home on three channels that I know of. Fox Soccer Channel, GOALTV and Setanta Sports. Check local cable listings for one of these stations. Want to play? Many cities have indoor arenas where everyone, male and female, young and old, average Joe to the professional wannabe can play. Indoor is great because leagues go year around. There are also outdoor adult leagues in most major cities. Can't find an adult league? Look for pickup games at fields, usually played on Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon.

You can also volunteer to coach a team. It is unfortunate, but there is a real shortage of coaches. And even more so of qualified coaches. If you decide to coach, it is important to get a certification to help your understanding of the needs of young players. Discover a whole new world! US Soccer, It is great and it is growing.