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Series of webcasts providing high-level overviews of Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server features, including ALM, testing, code management, …

Explore how developers, testers, and managers use Visual Studio 2010 and TFS for planning, coding, testing, bug fixes, and sprint management in real …

Guidance on adopting Visual Studio 2010 test tools, including Microsoft Test Manager, hands-on labs, and agile training to improve collaboration and …

Explains why traditional Project Manager roles do not exist in Scrum, outlining how their skills align better with Product Owner or Scrum Master …

Explains Kerberos authentication issues when SSRS and SCVMM run on the same server with different service accounts, causing SPN conflicts and token …

Explains how Scrum Sprints are primarily for planning, not fixed delivery, and discusses aligning delivery schedules, continuous deployment, and …

Explores why Scrum shifted from "commitment" to "forecasting" work delivery, highlighting the risks of overpromising and the benefits of transparency …

Explains why TFS 2010 repeatedly prompts for credentials and how to resolve it by configuring your domain as an intranet site in Internet Explorer …

Explains recent changes to Scrum aimed at reducing rigidity, clarifying core practices, and providing a checklist to help teams assess if they are …

Step-by-step guide to backing up Team Foundation Server 2010 with Power Tools, including required permissions, common errors, and troubleshooting …

Step-by-step guide to quickly enable Google+ profiles for Google Apps users, including accessing admin settings and activating the service for your …

Learn how to set up Scrum teams in Visual Studio 11, organise work by team, and explore new features in the updated TFS and ALM user interface.

Step-by-step guide to creating a new Scrum team project in Visual Studio 11 using a web browser, enabling quick and easy cloud-based project setup.

Step-by-step guide to upgrading a process template in TFS by deleting all existing work items, archiving queries and reports, and importing new …

Explains the Product Owner role in Scrum, common challenges with proxies, and how support teams like Business Analysts can help manage large product …

Explains the challenges users face when unable to change the billing region for Windows Live ID, affecting access to Microsoft services after moving …

Explores the role of Scrum Masters in driving organisational change, effective Scrum adoption, and the importance of experience in leading successful …

Join an in-person morning event in Bellevue for live Visual Studio demos, Agile discussions, and practical ALM tips to boost your development process …

Explains why adopting Scrum is challenging and disruptive, highlighting the need for training, mentoring, and dedication for successful organisational …

A consultant reflects on a successful Microsoft Dynamics deployment, improved build automation, and positive client feedback, inspiring interest in …

Explains why Scrum Masters should not direct teams, emphasising self-organisation, shared responsibility, and the importance of team autonomy in Scrum …

Learn how to use Microsoft Test Manager, Visual Studio 2010, and TFS for software testing, test management, bug tracking, and automated test workflows …

Explains how to resolve case sensitivity conflicts when migrating from Subversion to TFS 2010, including tools and steps to handle duplicate target …

Explains how invalid Subversion SSL certificates can block SVN to TFS 2010 migrations, causing connection errors, and details steps to resolve …

Learn the basics of Scrum, including its key roles and processes, with practical tips for adoption. Ideal for those new to agile or seeking to improve …

Explains methods for upgrading process templates in Team Foundation Server, comparing pros and cons of each approach, and highlighting risks, data …

A recorded session comparing Scrum and Kanban, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and how to adapt each method to fit different software …

Learn the key differences and similarities between Scrum and Kanban, and discover which agile framework best suits your software development needs. …

Describes issues with Disqus comments not loading on WordPress blogs in Chrome, troubleshooting steps, and challenges with Disqus support responses.

Step-by-step guide to upgrading TFS 2008 and WSS v3.0 with SfTSv2 to TFS 2010 and SharePoint 2010, including process template migration and data …

Explains how to set up and configure a PowerShell adapter in the TFS Integration Platform to automate source control migrations, with custom scripts …

Outlines the structure and components of a framework for the TFS Automation Platform, detailing its architecture, plugin management, and development …

Explains issues with Test Track Pro data queries in TFS Integration, highlighting problems with date filters causing missing records and suggesting …

Describes building a working Test Track Pro Adapter for the TFS Integration Platform, detailing code changes, conflict handling, and incremental work …

Explains how missing or non-consecutive work item revision history during TFS migrations causes conflicts, and details troubleshooting steps and …

Explains how to build a TFS Integration Platform Work Item Tracking (WIT) adapter for a source system without history, covering versioning, field …

Explains automating the update of WIQL queries during sprint or iteration changes in the TFS Automation Platform, covering UI, configuration, and job …

Explains how to build, install, configure, and run automations for TFS, covering plugin deployment, activation, settings, UI integration, and job …

Explores options for hosting the TFS Automation Platform, comparing server-side and client-only setups, and discusses impacts on functionality, …

A platform for automating Team Foundation Server tasks, enabling scheduled, event-driven, and on-demand workflows, with extensible package and Visual …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading Team Foundation Server 2008 to 2010, including in-place upgrade, build server update, and migrating to a new domain …

A real-world account of guiding a new Scrum team through their first sprint, covering estimation, story points, sprint planning, and handling …

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010 Service Pack 1, including troubleshooting tips for common installation …

Step-by-step guide to downloading and installing Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1, including update requirements, download size, install times, and …

Recognition for contributions to the Visual Studio ALM community, including sharing Team Foundation Server solutions, blogging, and collaborating on …

Learn how to safely move the Team Foundation Server cache to a new drive, update permissions, and configure web.config for better storage management …

Explores the benefits and challenges of migrating GeeksWithBlogs from SubText to WordPress, focusing on features, user needs, SEO, and community …

Guidance on using Visual Studio 2010 Database Projects, covering project management, source control, deployment automation, integration, and database …

Running multiple Microsoft Project versions on one PC is possible but not recommended due to file association issues, compatibility problems, and …

Explains how Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server support compliance by enabling traceability, audit trails, and linking code changes to …

Overview of official Visual Studio 2010 ALM Rangers guidance, including solutions, projects, and resources to help users get the most from Visual …

Provides practical samples, checklists, and hands-on labs to help developers and architects use Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate’s architecture modelling …

Role overview for an ALM Consultant at Northwest Cadence, focusing on software lifecycle management, training, consulting, and technical leadership …

Guidance on troubleshooting failed servicing in TFS 2010, including schema version issues, recovery steps, and risks of database repair versus …

Learn about free online training sessions from Northwest Cadence, including interactive Coffee Talks on ALM, TFS 2010, and quality assurance, suitable …

Guidance on structuring projects in Team Foundation Server 2010 using Areas, Iterations, source code organisation, work item queries, and build naming …

Explains how to use the TFS 2010 API to set the starting Work Item ID by programmatically creating and deleting items, avoiding ID conflicts with …

Compares TFS and Subversion, addressing common misconceptions, feature differences, platform support, installation, cost, and challenges for SVN users …

Explains how to configure multiple Dynamics AX instances to sync with a single TFS 2010 Team Project, streamlining source control and work item …

Explains how database corruption in TFS 2005 can cause TF246017 errors during upgrade, and details using DBCC CHECKDB to diagnose and repair the …