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Visual Studio 2013, Team Foundation Server 2013, and Windows 8.1 are now available, offering new ALM features, upgrade options, and installation …

After migrating from SharePoint 2010 to 2013, users may face permission and authentication issues due to changes in claims-based authentication …

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR R2 adds new features, improved SQL Server 2008 support, enhancements, and bug fixes for database …

Explains how to call an object method in a WPF DataTrigger, the limitations with extension methods, and common errors when binding methods in XAML …

A developer shares challenges and insights from building a TFS Sticky Buddy UI in WinForms and WPF, comparing layout issues and ease of use between …

Explains how to configure the TFS Event Handler Prototype, covering service setup, team server options, event subscriptions, handlers, and URL …

Explores why true organisational agility means building custom processes to respond quickly to market changes, not just adopting popular frameworks or …

Agile in Africa 2016 brought together experts in Accra, Ghana to promote genuine Agile practices, share knowledge, and support local development …

Step-by-step guide to setting up Microsoft Teams for live virtual training, covering Azure AD, Microsoft 365, guest access, external identities, and …

Explains a pay-later training programme for the underemployed: pay 30% upfront, with the balance due only after securing suitable employment and …

Step-by-step guide to downloading, installing, and configuring the Release Management Client for Visual Studio 2013, including setup tips and …

Overview of Visual Studio 2008 features, including multi-.NET Framework targeting, project upgrade notes, source control tips, and new debugging and …

Explores how advances in technology have redefined co-location, emphasising the importance of video presence for effective online communication and …

Explores how immersive learning boosts engagement, retention, and understanding through hands-on practice, community support, and continuous, …

The 4-day training format offers shorter, well-paced sessions with breaks, allowing participants to absorb content, reflect, and return with deeper …

Tenacity is essential for Agile Consultants, enabling them to persistently drive meaningful change, overcome obstacles, and maintain focus throughout …

Control and monitor your Azure virtual machines and cloud services from your phone. Start, stop, group, and track VMs easily to save time and manage …

Step-by-step guide to moving OneDrive for Business files to a different drive in Windows without re-downloading, freeing up space and preserving file …

Working remotely from Cancun until 23 Jan 2025; available as usual, but now on EST. Meeting times may shift due to time zone change. Contact details …

Explains the Definition of Done, its purpose, key steps, and how to assess when work is complete in agile projects, including practical exercises and …

Explains how immersive learning combines Agile and Scrum theory with hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance to boost skills, …

Explores how immersive learning in Scrum fosters strong peer relationships, enhancing collaboration, trust, and long-term growth for practitioners …

Explains how continuous learning helps you stay relevant, seize new opportunities, and grow personally and professionally through reading, community, …

Learn key negotiation skills for product owners, including empathy, active listening, and strategic questioning, inspired by *Never Split the …

Explores when "fake it till you make it" works or fails in Agile teams, stressing the need for real expertise, coaching, and continuous learning over …

Discover how continuous learning, embracing trial and error, and caring deeply about your craft drive professional growth, resilience, and lasting …

The most valuable outcome of a consulting engagement is achieving systemic change, transforming organisational behaviours, systems, and culture for …

Explains how evidence-based portfolio management helps organisations extend agile practices beyond teams, enabling greater responsiveness and improved …

Learn how to use VSTS sync migration tools for flexible, selective TFS to VSTS migrations, including setup, configuration, field mapping, and …

Explains the UK Government Cloud First policy, its mandate for public cloud adoption in central government, and challenges faced by public sector …

Learn how to sync Windows special folders like Documents and Desktop to OneDrive for Business, ensuring automatic cloud backup and easy access across …

Learn how to rename a Team Project in TFS 2015, including step-by-step instructions, admin requirements, compatibility notes, and tips for minimising …

Plan your upgrade to Team Foundation Server 2015 as support for TFS 2010 ends soon. Prepare for major schema changes, lengthy upgrades, and new …

Schedule of public courses and events on Visual Studio ALM, TFS, DevOps, and Scrum in 2015 Q2, including live online training and key industry …

Explains how to resolve a "Could not load file or assembly" error when configuring Build vNext Agent on Windows Server 2012 R2 with Visual Studio 2015 …

Learn how to set up and manage nested team structures in Visual Studio ALM and TFS using Area Paths or Team Fields for flexible project organisation …

Learn how to connect a machine to an Azure-hosted domain controller by configuring virtual networks, DNS settings, and joining the domain through …

Explains key scenarios, challenges, and tools for migrating from on-premise TFS to Visual Studio Online, including project consolidation, splitting, …

Learn how to set up a DNS server with a static IP for an Azure Virtual Network, enabling domain joining and name resolution for all connected virtual …

Explains how to resolve Microsoft Surface 3 boot issues by renaming the USB drive to "BOOTME", a required but undocumented step for successful USB …

Learn how to move an Azure virtual machine to a virtual network by deleting the VM, preserving its disks, and recreating it within the desired network …

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2015 alongside 2013 on Windows 10, including tips for avoiding common errors and ensuring …

Learn how to enable seamless single sign-on for Visual Studio Online by integrating corporate identities via Active Directory and Azure, ensuring …

Learn how to transfer MSDN benefits from a personal Microsoft ID to an organisational account by cancelling existing subscriptions and reactivating …

Learn how to move a VHD blob between Azure storage accounts using PowerShell, including authentication steps and handling private containers for …

A first-hand account of upgrading a Surface Pro 2 to Windows 10 Technical Preview, exploring Microsoft’s shift to agile development and continuous …

A personal account of taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to support Yorkhill Children's Charity, highlighting a family’s experience with childhood …

Step-by-step guide to merging multiple TFS Team Projects into one, covering TFS Integration Tools setup, configuration, work item and source control …

Personal reflections on Scottish independence, exploring self-determination, media bias, economic control, immigration, and the long-term value for …

A review of switching to the Dell Venue 8 Pro for frequent business travel, covering device performance, workflow changes, and practical pros and cons …

Explains how to permanently delete work items from TFS or VSO using witadmin or C# code, including safety tips and batch deletion for large numbers of …

Guide to running router firmware in a Hyper-V VM for reliable DHCP and internet access on restrictive networks, avoiding MAC/IP limits and external …

Explains how to resolve "Access denied user needs label permission" errors in TFS by adjusting label permissions at the root folder to allow …

Step-by-step guide to importing Excel data into TFS with full history, using VBA to format records as HTML tables for the History field and ensuring …

Step-by-step guide to migrating emails and data from Google Mail to Office 365, covering IMAP, POP, and PowerShell methods, plus challenges and …

Guide to upgrading to Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview, including key features, app recommendations, update steps, and known issues for early …

A personal account of blogging from the French Alps, discussing challenges of writing and publishing posts using OneNote, Word, and limited devices …

Learn how to add, manage, and switch multiple email aliases on a single Microsoft ID, simplifying account access and reducing the need for multiple …

Step-by-step guide to manually installing Windows Server 2012 R2 Update 1, including required update order, restart tips, and post-update checks for …

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Release Management 2013, including Server, Client, and Deployment Agent for Visual Studio and Team …