The amount of VSTS resources  can get very overwhelming.  We have a very strong community with a ton of resources.  Lately I re-found my love for mind maps and decided to create a map around VSTS resources.  I intend to keep growing this map as I come across new items.  If you...

Enough said. http://blogs.msdn.com/bharry/ http://www.devbiz.com/

Join us for the maiden voyage of the Chicago Visual Studio Team System User group! Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System is the best integrated software development platform to build the mission-critical applications that businesses depend on. It extends Visual Studio's integrated and productive...

Team Foundation Server is happy to announce the release of version 1.2 of Team Foundation Power Tools (formerly known as Power Toys). In this release we've added 2 new command line tools for the developer and 3 non-command line tools. This version includes some bug fixes to previous Power Tools, support...

From time to time I am asked where one can get their hands on case studies around VSTS. You can find all VSTS case studies here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/aa718812.aspx . Today we just released two new case studies focused around ROI.

Ever wonder what VSTS books are out there. Well wonder no more. The list is in no particular order: Professional Team Foundation Server Professional Visual Studio 2005 Team System Software Engineering with Microsoft Visual Studio Team System Working with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team...

After releasing TfsAlert 0.3.0.0 I realized I'd failed to mention how security works. BIG OPPS, Sorry!!! TfsAlert will not get into the business of managing your user account. Windows already provides such a facility and I believe leveraging that is just a better more secure choice. However TfsAlert...

Today we have released the initial TfsAlert release 0.3.0.0. Prerequisites .NET 3.0 is required since this is built on top of WCF. If you’re running this from Vista you will not need to install the .NET 3.0 framework. Installation Notes This version runs under Windows XP. If you would like to run on...

Since my post yesterday I just decided to update the code and also include Buck's comments. I even added a simple installer as a bonus since that last post was just useless. Here is the new version and this time in a zip ;)

It's late, your tired and yet somehow you got stuck fixing the build because junior engineer bob just fired off a check-in and took off. It looks like the build is now broken because junior hasn't done a get latest in a month. In the meantime 10 other people check-in and just end up compounding the problem...

Join members of the Visual Studio Team System product group to discuss features available in Visual Studio Team Foundation Server, Team Editions for Architects, Developers, Database Pros, and Testers. In addition, discuss what's new in the latest Community Technology Preview (CTP). Join the chat on Wednesday...

I don't think anyone will argue but the majority of technical books are used for reference. OK so every so often a new book comes out and you read it cover to cover. Well that time has come. Vincent Maraia has just authored a book called The Build Master . If you have anything to do with software...

I have now installed and used TFS at a number of clients. On every installation the very first question asked has alway been, what is a project? This question seems to provoke a solid hour of conversation about organization structure and development practices. No doubt every shop will always be different...

Let's face it if you are on a big enterprise development project you most likely will have both platforms, Java and .Net. I am a big fan when it comes to using the right tool for the job. I have been lucky enough to see Teamprise in action on some heterogeneous projects I have been on. It's great to...

It's been a while since my last post but I had an opportunity to take a month of vacation when my child was born. Let me just say, it sure didn't feel like a month. Yesterday I stumbled across some IDE source control configuration gem. While poking around in I ran across "Show deleted items in the...

It's official, TFS has RTM'd. Jeff gives more detail about it. Congratulations to everyone on the TFS team for a job well done! Many congratulations and thanks to all of our partners and customers who have helped make this a success.

This past release of TFS brought us the much needed friendly names in the Team Foundation Client user drop down lists. Before that change, your WIQL query may have looked like this: <Wiql> SELECT [System.Id], [System.Title] FROM WorkItems WHERE [System.TeamProject] = @project AND [System...

Here is your a chance to provide valuable feedback to the Team Foundation product team. http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/teamsystem/team/tfs_survey/default.aspx

Internet Links Visual Studio Team System Home Getting Started with Team Foundation MSDN Technical Forums VSTS Downloads Team System Rocks How To Links Visual Studio Team System Install Guide TFS Warehouse Troubleshooting Step-By-Step Guide to Converting Web Projects from Visual...

All I can say is WOW WOW WOW! I am very impressed and very stoked! I have successfully completed one dual server install and upgraded a very active, multi-project single server installation. Each took about 3 or 4 hours, where most of the time sucked up backing up and copying db files and ISO images...

Yesterday ( Friday ) the official TFS Release Candidate was cut. Today I received my copy and tomorrow I upgrade. I'm stoked! The bits are on their way to the MSDN download center and you should see them sometime on the 7th.

Check out this post from Jeff Beehler for all the details.

Rob Caron has relaunched the VSTS User Education Team Blog . If you are working with TFS then you need this on your blogroll. Be sure to check out the following three posts: VSTS Backup and Restore Procedures Team Foundation Server Permissions Team Foundation Server Default Groups, Permissions...

Start getting ready, TFS RC is on it's way. Thank you Jeff for the heads up!

A few of my VSTS comrades discuss VSTS http://channel9.msdn.com/showpost.aspx?postid=139114