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.
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- 1. Getting Started withthe TFS Object Model7 October 2011Jeff BramwellEnterprise Applications [email protected]/jbramwell devmatter.blogspot.com
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- 3. Who Am I?JeffBramwellEnterprise Applications ArchitectFarm Credit Services of AmericaLeader, Omaha Team System User GroupMicrosoft MVP – Visual Studio ALMMCSD.NET, MCTS: TFS
- 4. What are wecovering?TFS ArchitectureGeneral Process (for using the APIs)Demos
- 5. TFS ArchitectureClient TierVisualStudioOffice(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 ExtendWebservices – Not SupportedDatabase – Not SupportedReports (via Warehouse)Custom Check-in PoliciesSharePoint web partsWork item typesProcess templatesCustom work item form controlsTFS Object Model
- 7. General ProcessConnect toTFS Configuration Server/TPCIdentify desired servicesInstantiate and interact with services
- 8. TFS Configuration Servervs. TPCTFS Application InstanceDefault CollectionTeam Project 1
- 9. Team Project 2PlaygroundCollectionTeam Project A
- 10. Team Project BConnectionClassesBoth classes offer similar methodsChoose class based on scope of data/servicesAbstract Class
- 11. Connection OptionsSeveral options:Connectvia URIConnect via RegisteredConfigurationServerConnect with custom credentialsConnect on behalf of another userConnect using TfsConfigurationFactoryProvide a connection dialog via TeamProjectPicker
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- 14. List Team ProjectsMultipleapproachesVersionControlServerCommonStructureServiceICatalogService
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- 16. More informationMy Bloghttp://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