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VS/TFS 2013.3 (Update 3) released

August 4, 2014 Aug 4, 2014 08/4/14
Brian Harry
Today we released the final version of Visual Studio 2013 Update 3 and Team Foundation Server Update 3.  You can get the update using the link below.  Note that the link includes both the Visual Studio & TFS downloads (among other things) if you expand the Details section on the page. Download Visual Studio 2013 Update 3 See the ...

Upcoming VS Online Licensing Changes

July 9, 2014 Jul 9, 2014 07/9/14
Brian Harry
Through the fall and spring, we transitioned VS Online from Preview to General Availability.  That process included changes to branding, the SLA, the announcement of pricing, the end of the early adopter program and more.  We’ve been working closely with customers to understand where the friction is and what we can do to make ...

TFS Adoption at Microsoft – July 2014

July 7, 2014 Jul 7, 2014 07/7/14
Brian Harry
Years ago, I used to do monthly updates on TFS adoption at Microsoft.  Eventually, the numbers got so astronomical that it just seemed silly so I stopped doing them.  It’s been long enough and there’s some changes happening that I figured it was worth updating you all on where we are. First of all, adoption has continued ...

TFS Upgrade Improvements in TFS 2013.3

July 3, 2014 Jul 3, 2014 07/3/14
Brian Harry
I’ve talked about this before but something happened today that got me thinking about it again.  One of the necessary components of the rapid release cycle we are on for VS and TFS is an easy and seamless upgrade process.  All through the 2012 Update cycle (.1, .2, .3) we worked on making the TFS Upgrade process easier and more...

VS/TFS 2013.3 (Update 3) RC

July 2, 2014 Jul 2, 2014 07/2/14
Brian Harry
Today we are releasing Visual Studio 2013 and Team Foundation Server 2013 Update 3. You’ll find a complete list of download links in the release notes. This is a “go-live” release and is expected to be the last preview before Update 3 is released.  It will be supported in production, can be used to upgrade production...

The effect of Updates

June 12, 2014 Jun 12, 2014 06/12/14
Brian Harry
There was a question on one of our internal aliases today about version to version improvements in our test capabilities.  One of the program managers in that area wrote a response that really caught my eye.  Primarily because it seems like an awesome demonstration of the effectiveness of our “Updates” model.  It&...

Use of SQL 2014 with TFS 2013

June 10, 2014 Jun 10, 2014 06/10/14
Brian Harry
We’ve certified TFS 2013 (and its subsequent updates) to work with SQL 2014.  However, there’s a hitch.  Because TFS 2013 shipped before SQL, the license than grants the right to use it with SQL Server only allows SQL Server 2012.  Starting July 1st, we will be adding SQL Server 2014 to the list of license grants for...

Team Foundation Server on Azure IaaS Guidance

June 6, 2014 Jun 6, 2014 06/6/14
Brian Harry
Over the last year, I’ve run across numerous customers who are looking for cloud benefits but aren’t ready to go to VS Online – for any number of reasons.  I asked the Ranger team to put together some guidance on helping people make this decision and then best practices should the decision be to go with TFS on Azure VMs...

The first Visual Studio “14” CTP

June 3, 2014 Jun 3, 2014 06/3/14
Brian Harry
Today we released the first Visual Studio “V.Next” Community Technology Preview.  You can read more about it on Soma’s blog post.  Don’t confuse this with my announcement of the VS 2013 Update 3 CTP that I announced 4 days ago.  We are doing development on the next major version of Visual Studio in ...