Steve Lange

Why would you want to know how many users are actually using Team Foundation Server?  Well, for starters: You want to make sure that each user in your environment using TFS is properly licensed with a TFS CAL (Client Access License).  You want Read More...

The fine folks at Quest Software are currently in beta with “ Project Fuze ”, a DSP (Database Schema Provider) that brings Oracle database development into the fold of Visual Studio .  Like you can with SQL Server today, Fuze will give Oracle developers Read More...

Today Microsoft announced (at Tech Ed Europe) the acquisition of Teamprise ( press release ), a fantastic technology partner that provides client applications for accessing Microsoft’s Visual Studio Team Foundation Server from Eclipse and Eclipse-based Read More...

Team Foundation Server is big – and it’s only getting bigger! In this session, we’ll explore Team Foundation Server and its current capabilities, including version control, work item tracking (tasks, bugs, etc.), build automation, and reporting. We will Read More...

On Monday, August 24th, I’ll be speaking at the Denver VS.NET UG at the Microsoft office.  The topic:  Team Foundation Server: Today and Tomorrow. Check out the UG’s website for more details .  I hope to see you there! Also, if you’re down Read More...

So when I’m asked, “How can I integrate my PHP IDE with Team Foundation Server?”, my first response *should* be, “Why not use Visual Studio instead?” That’s an idealistic reply, admittedly. There are several great tools out there for PHP development, with followings that would collectively shudder at the thought of *having* to use Visual Studio. PhpED by NuSphere is a popular PHP development tool. It boasts (among a lot of other things) the ability to plug-in to various version control systems, although it comes set up to leverage CVS. There’s not much documentation out there to explain how exactly to tie into other version control systems besides CVS. So what about Team Foundation Server? The fast answer? Use the TFS Power Tools, more specifically the Windows Explorer extension. Read More...

I’ll be speaking about “Team Foundation Server: Today & Tomorrow” at the August meeting of the South Colorado .NET User Group .  I hope to see you there! Read More...

There is a new option for taking TFS for a test drive: Free 6-week hosted trials of TFS are being offered by TeamDevCentral . It includes: · Accounts allowing customers to experience different team roles and to collaborate within a project · Up to 4 hours Read More...

The Security Development Lifecycle team has put together an SDK process template for TFS! I won't post full details here, since Brian Harry as already done the heavy lifting on his blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/bharry/archive/2009/05/19/the-microsoft-sdl-process-template-making-secure-code-easier.asp Read More...

The Denver and Phoenix venues have registered to capacity, but don’t fear!  You can still register and go on to a waitlist.  We do this to account for normal drop-off.  Chances are if you really want to go, you’ll get in no problem. In Read More...

I am constantly impressed by these guys.  Teamprise provides a compelling set of products that complement Team System and Team Foundation Server for the non-Windows developer. Now they have added even more with their 3.2 release.  See below: Read More...

I mentioned before , but couldn’t give away the details until now.. We’re covering all aspects of Application Lifecycle Management, and I hope to see you there. We plan to pack in each venue, so tell your friends.. There will be presenters from both Microsoft Read More...

Ignite a Positive Reaction MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER WITH FREE LIVE WORKSHOPS. There is continual pressure for IT departments to accomplish more for the business with fewer resources. Make sure your business application development Read More...

The PDF can be accessed HERE . If you want to get a better idea of what SCM tools are being adopted and how Team Foundation Server is faring, I recommend you read this whitepaper.  It provides some great statistics around SCM tool adoption in Europe, Read More...

Attend this upcoming webcast, “MSDN Webcast: Taking the Mystery Out of Visual Studio Team System and Team Foundation Server (Level 100)” presented by John Sanderson. Microsoft Visual Studio Team System means a lot of things to different people. In this Read More...