Understanding TFS migrations from on-premise to Visual Studio Online

TL;DR; Migrating from on-premise TFS to Visual Studio Online involves several scenarios like consolidating or splitting team projects, each with unique challenges and limited tool support. The current migration process is complex and not fully addressed by Microsoft, but resources are available to help map tools to specific needs. Development managers should review the linked guide to understand their options and prepare for potential manual steps or workarounds.

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