Upgrading From TFS2005 to TFS2008

hakteng — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:42:00 GMT

For tips on upgrading from TFS2005 to TFS2008, please read this blog.

TFS Installation / Setup Problems

hakteng — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:27:00 GMT

I have come across several postings about problems with TFS installation. Some of the error messages are TF220041, TF220044, TF220046, TF220048, TF220050, TF220059, TF31002, 32000, 28002 etc. However, most, if not all, are due to failure to follow the installation instruction. I have personally encountered TFS installation problems because I, too, did not follow the instruction and tried to circumvent, workaround or skipped a few steps (thinking I have extensive server installation experiences and took short cuts).

To ensure success, you HAVE to follow the installation instruction to a tee! Especially, the prerequisites for TFS. Since my first success, I have tried several installations on different OS and SQL Svr versions combinations and they were all successful. Again, please just follow the installation guide.

Installation notes:

1. When installing SQL Server 2005 (Reporting Service is required) on Windows Server 2008, if it cannot detect IIS 7, in the IIS 7 settings, add Role Service - IIS 6 WMI Compatibility.

2. During TFS installation, If complain about SQL Server 2005 Surface Area Configuration for Services and Connections, START -> Microsoft SQL Server 2005 -> Configuration Tools -> SQL Server 2005 Surface Area Configuration - Surface Area Configuration for Services and Connections - set Database Engine -> Remote Connections -> Using TCP/IP only.

3. When specifying the site URL during the Windows SharePoint Services installation, use the actual servername, rather than localhost.

4. Error 28002. DNS issues, check DNS configured correctly on your domain controller or the TFS server has correct route to DNS.

5. Issues with user accounts setup for TFS, see this.

6. Comprehensive TFS installation troubleshooting blog.

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Upgrading From TFS2005 to TFS2008

TFS Installation / Setup Problems