a·gen·tic a·gil·i·ty

Explains how to configure Test Plans for web access in TFS 2012.2, focusing on Area Path, team field settings, visibility issues, and workarounds for …

Explains causes and solutions for "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" errors (TF400898, TF53010, TF30065) in TFS 2012.2, fixed in …

Explains how to resolve the "workspace already exists" error when connecting Visual Studio 2008 or 2010 to TFS 2012 by manually creating a Server …

Explores the importance of understanding purpose in Application Lifecycle Management, focusing on transparency, customer value, and continuous …

Explains how to automate and streamline software release management using Team Foundation Server 2012, Lab Management, and Octopus, focusing on build, …

Step-by-step guide to safely upgrade from MSF for Agile 4 to Visual Studio Scrum 2.x process templates in TFS, including handling customisations and …

Explains the TF215097 error in TFS 2012 builds, its cause—missing custom assemblies—and how to resolve it by configuring the build controller to …

Explains how TFS 2012 introduced an un-versioned repository for build outputs, reducing version control clutter and offering easier storage and …

Guide to migrating data from Team Foundation Service to Team Foundation Server using the TFS Integration Platform, including user and work item …

Explains how to organise teams, products, and projects within a single Team Project in Team Foundation Server 2012, covering design, security, and …

Explains how to reserve a build agent in Team Foundation Server 2012 using custom activities, agent tagging, and workflow changes to ensure reliable, …

Explains how to install and configure a Test Controller to connect with Team Foundation Service for automated deployment and testing in cloud-based …

Scrum alone does not cause project failure; lacking strong engineering practices and effective retrospectives leads to technical debt and poor Agile …

Explains how Visual Studio 2012 Update 2 and later let you use existing 2010 Build Servers with newer TFS, easing upgrades without workflow or OS …

Explains how to batch migrate users between domains in TFS 2012 while preserving user identities, avoiding duplicates, and maintaining traceability …

Guide to migrating source code and preserving history from one Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 instance to another using Git-Tf and Git command-line …

Learn how to resolve connectivity issues in Visual Studio Lab Management by enabling File and Printer Sharing on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 for …

Explains how to set up and use Standard Environments in Visual Studio 2012 TFS for automated software deployment and testing, enabling consistent, …

Fixes internet connectivity issues for Hyper-V domain-joined guests on Windows 8 WiFi by configuring all features in the Network Bridge settings. …

Demonstration of new Visual Studio 2012 Update 2 features, including Kanban columns, work item tags, and managing teams without areas, at a Chicago …

Step-by-step guide to setting up and managing Windows Server 2012 Core using command-line tools, covering remote access, updates, networking, …

Explains when and why to use ChangeServerId in TFS, potential issues from duplicate GUIDs, and how to resolve errors using RegisterDB after cloning or …

Highlights new Visual Studio ALM features from the ALM Summit, including Git support, web-based test management, Kanban swim lanes, and flexible work …

Explores the shift from TFS Automation Platform to TfPlugable, aiming to simplify discovery, deployment, and management of Team Foundation Server …

Explains how to resolve TF400432 errors during TFS 2012 Update 1 upgrades by correcting mismatched SharePoint Central Administration port settings in …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading Team Foundation Server 2012 to Update 1, including prerequisites, backup, disk space, configuration, troubleshooting, …

Explains how to configure TFS to manage teams using a custom team field instead of area paths, enabling flexible team-product assignments and …

Compares tools for migrating or synchronising data from HP Quality Centre to Team Foundation Server, outlining features, limitations, and best options …

Explains how to resolve Team Foundation Server 2012 upgrade failures caused by partial database upgrades, SQL connectivity issues, and Analysis …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading Team Foundation Server to 2012 Update 1, including backup advice, installation process, configuration, and handling …

Explains how modern business applications use continuous delivery to release new features frequently, reduce risk, and improve customer satisfaction …

Explains how to resolve the TF294026 error in Project Server 2013 and TFS 2012 by adding missing work item fields required for integration with Scrum …

Explains how to resolve the TF294012 error in Project Server 2013 by switching from SharePoint to Project Server permission mode for Team Foundation …

Explains how to resolve TF294003 errors when connecting Team Foundation Server 2012 to Project Server 2013 by updating the TFS service account …

Step-by-step guide to installing, configuring, and integrating Project Server 2013 with Team Foundation Server 2012, including setup, extensions, and …

Covers a two-day, hands-on Scrum.org course in Alameda, teaching Scrum principles, teamwork, and practical software delivery for all roles in the …

Step-by-step guide to installing, configuring, and integrating SharePoint 2013 with Team Foundation Server 2012, including setup, extensions, and …

Explores how Office 2013 on Windows 8 supports application lifecycle management, highlighting touch features, easy installation, and ALM uses for …

Explains how to resolve the "CleanWorkspacePackageTempDir does not exist" build error in Team Foundation Build 2012 for upgraded ASP.NET MVC projects …

Explains why nesting tasks in TFS 2012 Agile Planning Tools causes parent tasks to disappear, and recommends using nested Product Backlog Items …

Explores how rapid technological change, consumer expectations, and agile practices are reshaping software development, IT roles, and business …

Explains the role of automated testing in modern software development, covering types, integration, benefits, challenges, and tools for maintaining …

Explores challenges and solutions for manual testing in agile software development, focusing on tracking, automation, actionable bugs, and integrated …

Explores how virtual labs help development and operations teams manage, test, and automate complex modern application environments using …

Global Visual Studio 2012 launch events featuring keynotes on IT consumerisation and agile development, with sessions in the UK, US, and Netherlands.

Explains how to resolve the "TFS WIT invalid submission conflict" in TFS Integration Tools by adjusting permissions and enabling bypass-rule …

Learn how to claim a free Team Companion licence for Visual Studio 2012 by following simple steps on Twitter, Facebook, or Google+ during a …

Explains how Team Foundation Server supports requirement management in modern app development, including traceability, integration, and partner tools …

Covers migrating a WordPress blog to improve speed and reliability, comparing hosts, plugin choices, and the impact of WP Engine’s support and …

Explains how a global "deny" permission in TFS 2012 can block SharePoint 2010 access, causing TF30063 errors, and highlights where to check for …

Learn how to update expiring Team Foundation Server service accounts, including steps for TFS, Build, SharePoint, and SQL, to prevent service …

Explains how to resolve stuck builds in TFS 2012 where no build number is assigned, caused by IIS multiple site bindings, with steps to fix via …

Explains how changing WorkSpaceRoot in TFS Integration Tools can cause access denied errors and details how to fix permission issues by updating …

Explains the differences between British and American English spelling, and shows how to switch language settings in Word and PowerPoint using macros …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading a remote Windows 7 PC to Windows 8 using TeamViewer, including tips for handling compatibility, reboots, and helping …

Martin Hinshelwood’s Visual Studio ALM blog is now available for wireless delivery on Kindle, making it easy to access software development insights …

Describes troubleshooting and recovering from conflict resolution errors in TFS Integration Tools, including undoing rules and restarting migrations …

Explains how to resolve the "Sequence contains no elements" error in TFS Integration Tools by removing outdated TFS 2008 adapter files to prevent …

Explains how to resolve TFS Integration Tools check-in failures (TF10141), covering conflict identification, manual resolution steps, and handling …

Explains how to resolve the TF250052 error in TFS 2012 after reinstalling SharePoint 2010 by refreshing the access rights list to display existing …