VSS Administrator

Individual responsible for the VSS database. The administrator uses VSS Administrator program to control the location of the database, the user list, and access rights of each user, and performs setup and backup duties on the database. The administrator's user name is always Admin.

VSS database

Central database where all master copies, history, project structures, and user information is stored. A project is always contained within one database; multiple projects can be stored in one database, and multiple VSS databases can exist to store multiple projects.

VSS Explorer

VSS’s graphical user interface. By default, it comprises three panes: the left project pane and the right file pane, as well as the toolbar, status bar, menus, and so on. VSS Explorer is displayed when you click the VSS icon.