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wschaub — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:12:18 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration Guide (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29035) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues.

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What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

Bijan Javidi, Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Hosam Kamel, Jeff Bramwell, Jens Suessmeyer, Jim Szubryt, Martin Hinshelwood, Mattias Sköld, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pieter Gheysens, Pramod Vasanth

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wschaub — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:08:10 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues.

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

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Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:38:06 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues.

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

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Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:16:25 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues.

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For more information on the Rangers please visit Everything you ever wanted to know about the Rangers and Get the latest Visual Studio ALM Rangers Solutions for a list of other Ranger solutions.

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

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Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:59:34 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues.

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

For more information on the Rangers please visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358786.aspx and for a list of other Rangers initiatives please see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787.aspx.

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:45:16 GMT

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:40:55 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM).

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:05:49 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM).

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

Future (Planned)

Visual Studio 11 and Team Foundation Server 11 Guidance. See Understanding our Visual Studio 11 Readiness conspiracy for more information.

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:31:33 GMT

Project Description

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS)Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM).

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.
For more information on the Rangers please visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358786.aspx and for a list of other Rangers initiatives please see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787.aspx.

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

Future (Planned)

Visual Studio 11 and Team Foundation Server 11 Guidance. See Understanding our Visual Studio 11 Readiness conspiracy for more information.

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:28:31 GMT

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade

Future (Planned)

Visual Studio 11 and Team Foundation Server 11 Guidance. See Understanding our Visual Studio 11 Readiness conspiracy for more information.

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:50:19 GMT

Visual Studio Team Foundation Server Supplemental Upgrade Guide

Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS)Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM).

Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers blog, using tag TFSUG, for the latest information on this project.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers

What is included in the download?

The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:

Guidance contains scenario based practical guidance, frequently asked questions and quick reference posters.

The Epics included in the guidance are:

I would like to understand what’s new in Team Foundation Server Upgrade Process (planned)
I would like to understand the supported Upgrade paths
I would like guidance with step-by-step Instruction on how to upgrade my existing Team Foundation Server environment
I would like a checklist with Pre and Post upgrade steps I can follow to ensure a smooth and successful upgrade
I would like to understand how to upgrade my previous Process template to make use of Team Foundation Server 11 features (planned)

Future (Planned)

Visual Studio 11 and Team Foundation Server 11 Guidance. See Understanding our Visual Studio 11 Readiness conspiracy for more information.

External References

None

Team

Christian Nielsen, Ed Holloway, Jeff Bramwell, Jim Szubryt, Mike Abrahamson, Petr Moravek, Pramod Vasanth

How to submit new ideas?

The recommended method is to post ideas to the Discussions Page or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback

Post comments on the Discussions Page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:17:36 GMT

Visual Studio 2010 TFS Supplemental Upgrade Guide
Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM). Although this guide refers to TFS 2008 scenarios, almost all the concepts apply also to TFS 2005.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers
This guidance is created by the Rangers who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.

For more information on the Rangers please visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358786.aspx and for more a list of other Rangers initiatives please see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787.aspx.

What is in the package?

A single document in XPS and PDF format with the following contents:

Introduction
- A Few Words about Team Project Collections
Part I – Upgrade Planning
- Choosing between Upgrade and Migration
  - Upgrade
  - Migration
  - Server Move
- Upgrade Process
  - In-Place Upgrade
  - Migration Upgrade
  - Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server
  - Splitting a Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections
  - Moving reports after a Team Project Collection move
  - Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project
Part II – Questions and Answers (Q&A)*
- Joining a Workgroup Machine to a Domain
- Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled
- Recovering system if upgrade fails midway
- Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010?
- How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects?
  - Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook
  - Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook
- How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project?
- How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgraded projects?
- How can I enable Lab Management in upgraded projects?
- What is the WITAdmin command line utility used for?
- Where is the custom reports placed post upgrade?
- Will my TFS2008 reports work post upgrade?
- Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm?
- How to resolve the error encountered when bringing cloned TPC online?
- Can I move TPC Database from one Database server to another Database Server?
- How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server?
- How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another?
References

Team
Pramod Vasanth, Bijan javidi, Willy-Peter Schaub, Anthony Borton, Neno Loje, Bryan Krieger, Aaron Bjork, Mario Rodriguez, Matthew Mitrik

How to submit new ideas?
The recommended method is to simply post ideas to the community or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback
Post comments on the Discussions page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:57:59 GMT

Visual Studio 2010 TFS Supplemental Upgrade Guide
Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM). Although this guide refers to TFS 2008 scenarios, almost all the concepts apply also to TFS 2005.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers
This guidance is created by the Rangers who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.

For more informatiuon on the Rangers please visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358786.aspx and for more a list of other Rangers initiatives please see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787.aspx.

What is in the package?

A single document in XPS and PDF format with the following contents:

Introduction
- A Few Words about Team Project Collections
Part I – Upgrade Planning
- Choosing between Upgrade and Migration
  - Upgrade
  - Migration
  - Server Move
- Upgrade Process
  - In-Place Upgrade
  - Migration Upgrade
  - Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server
  - Splitting a Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections
  - Moving reports after a Team Project Collection move
  - Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project
Part II – Questions and Answers (Q&A)*
- Joining a Workgroup Machine to a Domain
- Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled
- Recovering system if upgrade fails midway
- Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010?
- How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects?
  - Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook
  - Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook
- How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project?
- How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgraded projects?
- How can I enable Lab Management in upgraded projects?
- What is the WITAdmin command line utility used for?
- Where is the custom reports placed post upgrade?
- Will my TFS2008 reports work post upgrade?
- Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm?
- How to resolve the error encountered when bringing cloned TPC online?
- Can I move TPC Database from one Database server to another Database Server?
- How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server?
- How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another?
References

Updated Wiki: Home

pramodv — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:25:14 GMT

Visual Studio 2010 TFS Supplemental Upgrade Guide
Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 Supplemental Upgrade Guide. This guide is intended as a supplement to the Upgrade information found in the Team Foundation Server Installation and Administration guides. It is recommended to begin with the Team Foundation Server 2010 Installation and Administration Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=127730) before using this guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process and provides examples of most common and potential issues. The guide covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM). Although this guide refers to TFS 2008 scenarios, almost all the concepts apply also to TFS 2005.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers
This guidance is created by the Rangers who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.

What is in the package?

A single document in XPS and PDF format with the following contents:

Introduction
- A Few Words about Team Project Collections
Part I – Upgrade Planning
- Choosing between Upgrade and Migration
  - Upgrade
  - Migration
  - Server Move
- Upgrade Process
  - In-Place Upgrade
  - Migration Upgrade
  - Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server
  - Splitting a Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections
  - Moving reports after a Team Project Collection move
  - Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project
Part II – Questions and Answers (Q&A)*
- Joining a Workgroup Machine to a Domain
- Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled
- Recovering system if upgrade fails midway
- Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010?
- How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects?
  - Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook
  - Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook
- How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project?
- How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgraded projects?
- How can I enable Lab Management in upgraded projects?
- What is the WITAdmin command line utility used for?
- Where is the custom reports placed post upgrade?
- Will my TFS2008 reports work post upgrade?
- Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm?
- How to resolve the error encountered when bringing cloned TPC online?
- Can I move TPC Database from one Database server to another Database Server?
- How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server?
- How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another?
References

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:47:45 GMT

Introduction
- A Few Words about Team Project Collections
Part I – Upgrade Planning
- Choosing between Upgrade and Migration
  - Upgrade
  - Migration
  - Server Move
- Upgrade Process
  - In-Place Upgrade
  - Migration Upgrade
  - Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server
  - Splitting a Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections
  - Moving reports after a Team Project Collection move
  - Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project
Part II – Questions and Answers (Q&A)*
- Joining a Workgroup Machine to a Domain
- Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled
- Recovering system if upgrade fails midway
- Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010?
- How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects?
  - Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook
  - Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook
- How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project?
- How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgraded projects?
- How can I enable Lab Management in upgraded projects?
- What is the WITAdmin command line utility used for?
- Where is the custom reports placed post upgrade?
- Will my TFS2008 reports work post upgrade?
- Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm?
- How to resolve the error encountered when bringing cloned TPC online?
- Can I move TPC Database from one Database server to another Database Server?
- How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server?
- How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another?
References

Team
Pramod Vasanth, Bijan javidi, Willy-Peter Schaub, Anthony Borton, Neno Loje, Bryan Krieger, Aaron Bjork, Mario Rodriguez

How to submit new ideas?
The recommended method is to simply post ideas to the community or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback
Post comments on the Discussions page.

Updated Wiki: Home

wschaub — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:44:38 GMT

Visual Studio 2010 TFS Upgrade Guide
Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 Upgrade Guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process. It provides examples of most common and potential issues. It covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM). Although this guide refers to TFS 2008 scenarios, almost all the concepts apply also to TFS 2005.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers
This guidance is created by the Rangers who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.

What is in the package?
A single document in XPS and PDF format with the following contents:
Introduction
A Few Words about Team Project Collections**
Part I – Upgrade Planning
Choosing between Upgrade and Migration**
Upgrade**
2.1.2 Migration
2.1.3 Server Move
Upgrade Process**
2.2.1 In-Place Upgrade
2.2.2 Migration Upgrade
2.2.3 Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server
2.2.4 Splitting a Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections
2.2.5 Moving reports after a Team Project Collection move
2.2.6 Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project
Part II – Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Joining a Workgroup Machine to a Domain**
Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled**
Recovering system if upgrade fails midway**
Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010?**
How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects?**
3.5.1 Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook
3.5.2 Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook
How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project?**
How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgraded projects?**
How can I enable Lab Management in upgraded projects?**
What is the WITAdmin command line utility used for?**
Where is the custom reports placed post upgrade?**
Will my TFS2008 reports work post upgrade?**
Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm?**
How to resolve the error encountered when bringing cloned TPC online?**
Can I move TPC Database from one Database server to another Database Server?**
How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server?**
How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another?**
References

Team
Pramod Vasanth, Bijan javidi, Willy-Peter Schaub, Anthony Borton, Neno Loje, Bryan Krieger, Aaron Bjork, Mario Rodriguez

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Updated Wiki: Home

bijanjavidi — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:29:20 GMT

Visual Studio 2010 TFS Upgrade Guide
Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 Upgrade Guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process. It provides examples of most common and potential issues. It covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM). Although this guide refers to TFS 2008 scenarios, almost all the concepts apply also to TFS 2005.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers
This guidance is created by the Rangers who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.

What is in the package?
A single document in XPS and PDF format with the following contents:
1 Introduction 6
1.1 A Few Words about Team Project Collections 6
2 Part I – Upgrade Planning 7
2.1 Choosing between Upgrade and Migration 8
2.1.1 Upgrade 8
2.1.2 Migration 8
2.1.3 Server Move 8
2.2 Upgrade Process 9
2.2.1 In-Place Upgrade 9
2.2.2 Migration Upgrade 9
2.2.3 Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server 12
2.2.4 Splitting a Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections 13
2.2.5 Moving reports after a Team Project Collection move 13
2.2.6 Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project 14
3 Part II – Questions and Answers (Q&A) 16
3.1 Joining a Workgroup Machine to a Domain 16
3.2 Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled 17
3.3 Recovering system if upgrade fails midway 18
3.4 Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010? 19
3.5 How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects? 19
3.5.1 Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook 19
3.5.2 Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook 19
3.6 How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project? 20
3.7 How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgraded projects? 20
3.8 How can I enable Lab Management in upgraded projects? 21
3.9 What is the WITAdmin command line utility used for? 22
3.10 Where is the custom reports placed post upgrade? 23
3.11 Will my TFS2008 reports work post upgrade? 23
3.12 Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm? 24
3.13 How to resolve the error encountered when bringing cloned TPC online? 24
3.14 Can I move TPC Database from one Database server to another Database Server? 24
3.15 How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server? 25
3.16 How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another? 25
4 References 26

Team
Pramod Vasanth, Bijan javidi, Willy-Peter Schaub, Anthony Borton, Neno Loje, Bryan Krieger, Aaron Bjork, Mario Rodriguez

How to submit new ideas?
The recommended method is to simply post ideas to the community or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

Feedback
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Updated Wiki: Home

bijanjavidi — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:21:23 GMT

Visual Studio 2010 TFS Upgrade Guide
Welcome to the Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 Upgrade Guide. This guide covers scenarios which may be encountered during and after the upgrade process. It provides examples of most common and potential issues. It covers scenarios related to general Upgrade Process, Work Item Templates, Reports, and Enterprise TFS Management (ETM). Although this guide refers to TFS 2008 scenarios, almost all the concepts apply also to TFS 2005.

Visual Studio ALM Rangers
This guidance is created by the Rangers who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.

What is in the package?
A single document with the following contents:
1 Introduction
2 Upgrade Process
3 Scenarios
3.1 Upgrading Projects from Multiple TFS 2008 servers into one TFS 2010 server
3.2 Upgrading severs when SQL Mirroring is enabled
3.3 Recovering system if upgrade fails midway
3.4 Updating Team Project Portal for an existing Team project
3.5 Splitting Team Project Collection into Multiple Collections
3.6 When I move a Team Project Collection, how do I move the reports?
3.7 Bringing Workgroup Machine inside Domain
4 Frequently Asked Questions
4.1 Can I use a TFS2008 Process Template to create team projects in TFS 2010
4.2 How can I enable Agile Workbooks in upgraded Projects
4.2.1 Enabling the Product Backlog Workbook
4.2.2 Enabling the Iteration Backlog Workbook
4.3 How can I enable Test Case Management in upgraded project
4.4 How can I enable Branch Visualization in upgrade projects
4.5 How can I enable Lab Management in upgrade projects
4.6 What is WIT Admin Tool
4.7 What happens to my custom reports created in TFS2008 post upgrade?
4.8 Will my old TFS2008 reports work post upgrade?
4.9 Can I add a new Database to my existing TFS 2010 farm?
4.10 Error bringing cloned Team Project Collection online
4.11 Move Team Project Collection Database from one Database server to another Database Server
4.12 How to enable the TFS reports if the WSS server is upgraded to MOSS server?
4.13 How to Move Team Projects from one Team Project Collection to another
5 References

Team
Pramod Vasanth, Bijan javidi, Willy-Peter Schaub, Anthony Borton, Neno Loje, Bryan Krieger, Aaron Bjork, Mario Rodriguez

How to submit new ideas?
The recommended method is to simply post ideas to the community or to contact the Rangers at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx.

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