In this post I will explain a step-by-step walk through on how to upgrade TFS2008 to TFS2013 Update-2. Here is the flow of the walk through: Here are the steps: TFS2008 Backup TFS2008 database...
Fix Build-Deploy-Test workflow error, There are no test cases matching the criteria specified
You may face the following error while you are running your Build-Deploy-Test workflow: Exception Message: There are no test cases matching the criteria specified. Use Microsoft Test Manager to...
Visual Studio 2013 Update 3 CTP 1 Available
Microsoft released Visual Studio 2013 Update 3 CTP 1{target=”_blank”} yesterday (May 22, 2014). It’s a cumulative update that includes all new features and fixes from previous updates, so there’s...
Change the default language to C# for Visual Studio 2013
Maybe this post is very simple but it could save some time :-) From tools, select Import and export settings Select Reset all settings Check yes if you want...
Automated Customization for Backlog in TFS 2013
In this blog post, I will share a PowerShell script that automates a comprehensive customization for TFS 2013 Backlog. The script performs the following tasks: Export Categories.xml, ProcessCon...
Migrating TFS Server or Collection to another domain
If you migrating a TFS Server or a Collection to another domain? You will need to be very careful about Service and User Accounts, you will need a well plan for that, otherwise it will end up with ...
Understanding Action for state transition in Details
In this blog series, I will explain TFS Process Customization in detail. I will try to explain what happens behind the scenes, show common errors that occur during customization, and answer many qu...
TF400618: The reporting type of field in work item type conflicts with the reporting type of the existing field.
When I upgraded a server from TFS 2010 to TFS 2013, I faced the following error: There are no process templates available with valid configuration settings for this team project. TF400618: The ...
How to add an account to Service Accounts Group in TFS?
When I start working with TFS Integration Platform, I face the following error: Microsoft.TeamFoundation.Migration.Tfs2010WitAdapter.PermissionException: TFS WIT bypass-rule submission is enabl...
Do I need to remove Lab Management from a Collection when I Upgrade?
This is really a very important question. The answer depends on some conditions. If you are upgrading to a different domain or if you will use a different SCVMM (System Center Virtual Machine Manag...
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