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• STM Can/Will beta 2 SCC/WI data be preserved in the GA release

  OK, we're interested in starting to use beta 2 for our next big project, however I need to know if the data we create using beta 2 can be preserved (or at least migrated) in the GA release Does the "go live" license apply to TFS too Dave I have to 2nd what Keith said - We'd love to jump all over it, but without some assurance that we can get our code to the GA version of TFS how can this be considered any better than the CTPs Even some le ...Show All

• Mills Migrating TFS from Current Machine to New Machine

  Hi, We want to upgrade the existing VSTS Beta2 server and client machines to newer VSTS 2005 June CTP without losing the source code repository and its connections to the solutions. Does the installation will effect the functionalities of TFS. We want to install a newer or the final build on the new server machine und upgrade the clients without losing the source code repository and its connections to the solutions. Is this possible, if it is ...Show All

• _Michael_D_ Creation of AreaRootNode/IterationRootNode

  Hi, I am trying to create AreaPath nodes through OM API. I can use CommonStructureService.CreateNode method to do it. The question is: how I can create root node What should I supply as parentUri to CreateNode for root nodes Or may be there is other special function to do it Thanks, Leon Each Team Project has just the Area and Iteration hierarchies. You can't create a new root node. Hi Allen, I understand that. What I me ...Show All

• Stephen Fisher - MS get lastest problem (didn't get all file)

  I have solution with multiple project. for some reason one of the project didn't get all the file. what the reason for this can it be fix How can I run this Get Specific Version from a batch file. I have tried various combinations of /force, /overwrite, and /all. None of them work and they all tell me the file is up to date, even when the file does not exist. Can you provide more detailed repro ste ...Show All

• MNJ(m-studio) TFSBuild exception

  I have TFS Beta3 and TeamBuild both installed on the same physical server:SRBUILD. I login to server SRBUILD as service account: builder and run: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE>TFSBuild start http://srb uild:8080 SRTEST2 ThirdDebugBuild Microsoft (R) TfsBuild Version 8.0.0.0 for Microsoft (R) Visual Studio 2005 Team System Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. System.Web.Services.Proto ...Show All

• Finkster Testing for an running build

  Is there any way I can test if an existing build is currently running on the build machine when I am doing scheduled build I would like to not build if it is already building, and maybe log this info so I can adjust my scheduling. Are you using the July CTP or Beta2 version If you are willing to write up some code, you can check if a build is in progress by making a call ...Show All

• Moandal Can't Install TFS RC on a Domain Controller???

  We can no longer install TFS (RC) on a domain controller This worked in earlier betas and CTP versions. But now I'm told with the installer that this is not a supported configuration, yet the installation guide talks about installing on a DC. I wasted all this time setting up the DC system and get to the point of running TFS install and am told I can no longer do this I've seen Microsoft respondents in the past indicate that you can install on ...Show All

• lskvish How to undelete items from Source Control?

  I have been trying to get Team System up and running to gather experience for the "real thing" in November. Now one of the major things is of course Source Control. I have checked in several things and then deleted a few. Now, I'd like to undelete some of those. However, I can't seem to find a way to do so. I can still see the files when I do a "Get Specific Version", but how do I actually get them back into the current version ...Show All

• cesarmello Item has already been added. Key in dictionary: 'path' Key being added: 'path'

  If I run the application by clicking on the exe then no errors, but if I run it within VS2005. it throws me this exception which I have no idea why its doing. Interestingly this only happens on my Windows 2000 professional machine, same code if I run on Windows XP Professional, it works like a charm. Exception: Item has already been added. Key in dictionary: 'path' Key being added: 'path' Please update with a work around. Syed Hussain ...Show All

• Zsolt Soczo One Build spanning multiple solutions and tests per solution

  Our project is separated into different solutions. Each solution has its tests. Here is an example Project structure: $PROJECT   |-- SYSTEM   |      |-- System.sln   |      |-- System. vsmdi   |-- SOL1   |      |-- Sol1.sln   |      |-- Sol1.vsmdi   |-- SOL2   |      |-- S ...Show All

• Grego MSBUILD : Warning : Visual Studio Team System for Software Testers is required to run tests as part of a Team Build

  I have a Team Foundation Server. I am running the Build from my workstation. I have Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Developers version 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200). When I run my Build Type which is configured to execute a test, I get the following warning: MSBUILD : warning : Visual Studio Team System for Software Testers or Visual Studio Team System for Software Developers is required to run tests as part of a Team Build. ...Show All

• NianHawk change column width for work item title on check-in

  I can't read the work item titles in the "Check In - Work Items" window because the column width is set too small. I know you can hover over each work item and see the full title, but this is a pain when you have a bunch of work items to choose from. Help! You're far from the first person to ask :) Talk about me not thinking out the box (literally)! Thanks for the reply. I'm a little ashamed tha ...Show All

• Itamarbel TF50604,53010,50621 errors

  Hi all, Despite trying just about everything, I am not able to install VSTS. The situation is the following : Single-server install in a Win2003 virtual machine, hosted on WinXp. Sql 2005, sharepoint services and hotfixes are installed ok. The TFS setup health check does not report any problem. All users are domain users. the setup user has administrator rights on the machine. Near the end of the install, I get a popup message " ...Show All

• jDeVoss KB913393 MISSING from TFS installation media

  I've been trying to upgrade TFS Beta 3 Refresh to RTM using an update I found on this site: http://blogs.msdn.com/robcaron/archive/2006/03/17/554115.aspx Downloaded TFSUpgradePackageRTM.exe to upgrade my TFS Beta 3 Refresh install and got as far as Step 8: Install the ASP.NET Update from the Product Media. Here it states: You must install an update for ASP.NET before you install Team Foundation Server RTM or the installation will fail. The ...Show All

• DONG TF30177: Team Project Creation Failed

  It feels like, I am going one step forward, just to be thrown two steps back. Ok, my problem is close to be the same as with TFS BETA3 (now i use the CTP). When I try to create a new team project, it fails with this (friendly) message: Error Unable to connect to the Windows SharePoint Services at COMMMO-TFSRV  Explanation The Project Creation Wizard was not able to connect to the Windows SharePoint Services at COMMMO-TFSRV. The reason f ...Show All