Getting Started With the TFS Object Model
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This document provides an overview of the TFS (Team Foundation Server) object model, including its architecture, client tier components, and general processes for using the APIs. It outlines various methods for connecting to TFS, interacting with services, and examples of TFS services and functionalities. The author, Jeff Bramwell, shares additional resources for further reading and learning about TFS integration and extensions.
Getting Started With the TFS Object Model
- 1. Getting Started with the TFS Object Model7 October 2011Jeff BramwellEnterprise Applications [email protected]/jbramwell devmatter.blogspot.com
- 3. Who Am I?Jeff BramwellEnterprise Applications ArchitectFarm Credit Services of AmericaLeader, Omaha Team System User GroupMicrosoft MVP – Visual Studio ALMMCSD.NET, MCTS: TFS
- 4. What are we covering?TFS ArchitectureGeneral Process (for using the APIs)Demos
- 5. TFS ArchitectureClient TierVisual StudioOffice(Plug-ins)Command LineOther/Custom ToolsInternet ExplorerTeam Foundation Client API (Object Model)Application TierWSSASP.NETTeam Foundation Server Web Services APITeam Project PortalWeb PartsTeam Foundation Integration ServicesTeam Foundation Data ServicesEvent Notification ServicesLinking ServiceWork Item ServiceRegistration ServiceSource Code Control ServiceBuild Data ServicesSSRSReportsSQL ServerData TierWork ItemsBuild DataData WarehouseSourceRepository
- 6. Where to ExtendWeb services – Not SupportedDatabase – Not SupportedReports (via Warehouse)Custom Check-in PoliciesSharePoint web partsWork item typesProcess templatesCustom work item form controlsTFS Object Model
- 7. General ProcessConnect to TFS Configuration Server/TPCIdentify desired servicesInstantiate and interact with services
- 8. TFS Configuration Server vs. TPCTFS Application InstanceDefault CollectionTeam Project 1
- 9. Team Project 2Playground CollectionTeam Project A
- 10. Team Project BConnection ClassesBoth classes offer similar methodsChoose class based on scope of data/servicesAbstract Class
- 11. Connection OptionsSeveral options:Connect via URIConnect via RegisteredConfigurationServerConnect with custom credentialsConnect on behalf of another userConnect using TfsConfigurationFactoryProvide a connection dialog via TeamProjectPicker
- 12. DEMO
- 14. List Team ProjectsMultiple approachesVersionControlServerCommonStructureServiceICatalogService
- 15. DEMO
- 16. More informationMy Blog http://devmatter.blogspot.comVisual Studio Bloghttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/visualstudio/Visual Studio vNext Forumshttp://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/vsvnextExtending Team Foundationhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb130146.aspx