It combines software build management, software development process model, team portal, version control, work item tracking, and business intelligence into a unified server.

TFS allows better team collaboration in an effort to ensure better quality software.

TFS Concepts

Collaboration
Enhanced Communication
Project Portal
Team Explorer
Alerts
Source Control
Builds
Tracking Work Status
Work Item History
Queries
Microsoft Project and Excel Integration
Reports
Roles
Roles in Help Documentation
Roles in Process
Security Groups
Process Enactment
Tool Integration
Integration in the Integrated Development Environment
Team Foundation Extensibility
Integration with Other Tools

Getting Started with TFS

Because TFS is large and encompassing, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

The answer could depend on your role.

TFS Administrator Tasks

Set up new servers
Create new team projects
Creating backups and restore data
Security configuration management

Project Lead Tasks

Monitor day-to-day activity
Create queries and reports
Assign work items
Monitor project activities

Project Members

Members of the project team
Individuals must know their roles on the project
Understand how to use source control

Links

Team Foundation Server Licensing

Future SCM

SCM Tools have evolved from simple checkin and checkout tools to fully encompassing ALM products.

In addition to source code control, these tools now encapsulate change control, software builds, project management, item/defect tracking, and fully automated testing capabilities.

What direction will SCM take in the future?

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