Where is Team Explorer?

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Shane Healy — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:45:57 GMT

Hi,
Another step I discovered after much searching around was that you have to specify Team Foundation Server as your source control repository once the TFS client is installed.
In Tools->Options select the source control plug-in option. From the drop-down I selected Visual Studio Team Foundation Server and all was well.
A simple but crucial step. Maybe it would be possible to set this as the default option when the client is installed?

Thanks

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Sean McLellan — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:07:43 GMT

Correct me if I'm off-base here but this is my understanding and might be important to note... (I've seen this info passed around in the MSDN forum but not a specific blog post about it)

Visual Studio 2005 does not need to be installed prior to trying to installing Team Explorer. If a Visual Studio 2005 'instance' is not available, the Team Explorer setup will install a VS 'Shell' which TE can be used with

So if you have a program manager who doesn't write code, but still would like to have access to the functionality provided via Team Explorer, they can simply install Team Explorer, and use a Team Explorer CAL, without needing a seperate Visual Studio 2005 license.

Thanks!

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Rob Caron — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:21:52 GMT

Sean -

Yes, you are correct. Team Explorer is both a standalone client (in the absence of Visual Studio 2005), and an integrated part of Visual Studio 2005. Also, you need not install them in any particular order. You can add Visual Studio 2005 to Team Explorer, or the other way around. Either way, Team Explorer will then be availabe through Visual Studio 2005. However, you won't be able to use Team Explorer as a standalone client. You can also uninstall one or the other without ill effect.

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Gary Russo — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 19:04:45 GMT

What is the cost of the standalone Team Explorer client?

Is it a "free plugin" or do you need to purchase a specific Team Explorer CAL?

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Jørgen Thyme — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:45:29 GMT

That leaves only one question. Why can I only download Team Suite Trial Edition and not a RTM version - because my Universal subscription isnt correct upgraded or because VS2005 Team Suite isnt real RTM'ed?

Thanks (for a good blog)

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Rob Caron — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 01:34:13 GMT

Gary - Team Explorer ships on the Team Foundation Server installation media. To install Team Explorer, you need a Team Foundation Server CAL (Client Access License), which is included with each of the Team System client products. The cost for a CAL can vary depending on your licensing terms. For more information, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/howtobuy/default.aspx.

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Rob Caron — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 01:35:31 GMT

Jørgen - If all you see is the trial edition of Team Suite, and you currently have an MSDN Universal subscription, you need to transition your subscription. For more information, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/products/subscriptions/maketransition/default.aspx

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Chad Gruka — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:27:36 GMT

Are there known issues with installing Team Foundation Client (from Beta 3 Refresh) with Visual Studio Team Suite RC? When I try to I get a message that states: "Thank you for participating in the Beta program. You must uninstall all pre-release products in a specific order before you can continue with the setup..." Then it lists nearly everything that installed with VSTS RC. I'm so lost! Any ideas?

re: Where is Team Explorer?

chadgruka — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:48:31 GMT

Are there any known issues with installing the Team Foundation Client (from Beta 3 refresh) with Visual Studio Team Suite RC? I'm attempting to install TFC and receive the following message: "Thank you for participating in the Beta program. You must uninstall all pre-release products in order before you can continue with setup." Then it lists vitually all titles that came with the VSTS RC. I'm lost! Any ideas?

re: Where is Team Explorer?

Rob Caron — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 03:17:33 GMT

chadgruka:
Team Explorer Beta 3 is for Visual Studio 2005 RC.
Team Explorer Beta 3 Refresh is for Visual Studio 2005 RTM.

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