#team foundation server

In software engineering, a streamlined system for project management is vital. Team Foundation Server (TFS) provides a full suite of tools for the entire software development lifecycle. 

TFS is now part of Azure DevOps Services. It is a Microsoft tool supporting the entire software development lifecycle. It centralizes collaboration, version control, build automation, testing, and release management. TFS (Talend Open Studio) is the foundation for efficient teamwork and the delivery of top-notch software.  

Key Components of TFS  

The key components of team foundation server include- 

Azure DevOps Services (formerly TFS): It is the cloud-based version of TFS. It offers a set of integrated tools and services for DevOps practices.  

Version Control: TFS provides version control features for managing source code. It includes centralized version control and distributed version control.  

Work Item Tracking: It allows teams to track and manage tasks, requirements, bugs, and other development-related activities.  

Build Automation: TFS enables the automation of the build process. It allows developers to create and manage build definitions to compile and deploy applications.  

Test Management: TFS includes test management tools for planning, tracking, and managing testing efforts. It supports manual and automated testing processes.  

Release Management: Release Management automates the deployment of applications across various environments. It ensures consistency and reliability in the release process.  

Reporting and Analytics: TFS provides reporting tools that allow teams to analyze their development processes. Custom reports and dashboards can be created to gain insights into project progress.  

Authentication and Authorization: TFS and Azure DevOps manage user access, permissions, and security settings. It helps to protect source code and project data. 

Package Management: Azure DevOps features a package management system for teams to handle and distribute software packages and dependencies. 

Code Search: Azure DevOps provides powerful code search capabilities to help developers find and explore code efficiently. 

Importance of TFS  

Here are some aspects of TFS that highlight its importance-  

Collaboration and Communication: It centralizes collaboration by integrating work items, version control, and building processes for seamless teamwork. 

Data-Driven Decision Making: It provides reporting and analytics tools. It allows teams to generate custom reports and dashboards. These insights empower data-driven decision-making. It helps the team evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.  

Customization and Extensibility: It allows customization to adapt to specific team workflows. Its rich set of APIs enables integration with third-party tools. It enhances flexibility and extensibility based on team needs.  

Auditing and Compliance: It provides auditing capabilities. It helps organizations track changes and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.  

Team Foundation Server plays a pivotal role in modern software development. It provides an integrated and efficient platform for collaboration, automation, and project management.  

Team Foundation Server (TFS) Microsoft tarafından geliştirilmiş ve ekip halinde geliştirilmesi gereken projelerin koordine şekilde geliştirilmesini ve raporlanmasını sağlayan bir araçtır.

Temel işlevleri:

Project Management (Proje Yönetimi)

Requirements Management (Gereksinim Yönetimi)

Test Case Management (Test Case Yönetimi)

Build Automation (Build Otomasyon)

Reporting (Raporlama)

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Change Password for TFS Build Service Account

The TFS Agent for 2015 or 2017 versions is a Windows Server machine that hosts the Service that allows to run Build and Release definitions for your code as part of the DevOps Process. It can run as a Windows Service and can be found by the name VSO Agent in the Services Snap-in. It uses a domain account to run the Windows Service which can be seen under the LogOn properties of the Service.

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Configure TFS 2015 Agent

What is TFS Agent?

An Agent is an installable software that runs one build or deployment job at a time.  At least one Agent is required to build or deploy your code. More agents are required as people and code grows.

Agent types:

There are two types of Agent:

Microsoft-hosted agents: These are run in Azure pipelines on Microsoft virtual machines which are discarded after one use.

Self-hosted…

Team Foundation Server (TFS) is extensively used across the enterprises involved in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for project planning and reporting. Integration of TFS with rest of the ecosystem – quality testing system, defect and issue tracking system, requirements management system, build and version control system as well as operations systems, such as sales and support desk, helps increase cross-functional visibility and collaboration in the enterprise.