Team Foundation Server (TFS) Essentials: Project Management to Delivery

Managing the entire software development lifecycle can be overwhelming without a centralized system to coordinate planning, coding, testing, and deployment. Team Foundation Server (TFS) provides the robust infrastructure needed to streamline these processes and keep development teams aligned. This text-based course guides you through the core components of TFS, showing you how to manage projects from initial concept to final delivery. You will gain a clear understanding of application lifecycle management (ALM) principles, learn how to configure your environment, and transition smoothly toward modern DevOps workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture, installation, and configuration of Team Foundation Server. - Manage projects effectively using agile planning tools, backlog prioritization, and work items. - Configure version control systems using both traditional Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and modern Git workflows. - Set up automated build definitions to compile and test applications continuously. - Design release management pipelines to automate software delivery across different environments. - Apply modern collaboration practices to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. The course begins with essential terminology and installation procedures before moving into project management, version control, and automated delivery. You will progress through written explanations, architectural breakdowns, and practical configuration scenarios. This course is designed for beginner project managers, system administrators, and software developers who want to understand TFS and ALM practices. No prior experience with TFS or DevOps tools is required. Start reading today to streamline your team's development pipeline and master the software delivery lifecycle.