Mastering Team Foundation Server for DevOps Success
You're under pressure. Deadlines are tight. Your team relies on seamless collaboration, but version control conflicts, broken builds, and release bottlenecks keep derailing progress. The tools are there-but you're not getting the full value. You know TFS could be more than just a repository. It should be your DevOps engine. Instead, it feels like a missed opportunity. Every day without mastery costs you time, money, and credibility. But what if you could turn TFS into a predictable, automated powerhouse that accelerates delivery, ensures compliance, and earns you recognition as the go-to expert on your team? What if you could walk into any meeting confident you can manage source, track work, orchestrate CI/CD, and deliver results-on time, every time? Mastering Team Foundation Server for DevOps Success is not another overview or theory dump. This is your step-by-step blueprint to go from reactive confusion to proactive control-transforming how you use TFS to achieve measurable, board-level impact in under 30 days. One senior DevOps engineer at a global financial services firm applied this methodology and reduced deployment downtime by 67% in six weeks. Another, a project lead in a mid-sized tech company, used these techniques to standardise 14 legacy projects on TFS with full audit compliance, earning a promotion within two quarters. These results are not flukes-they're repeatable patterns built into this course. This isn’t about learning features. It’s about deploying strategy. You’ll gain the exact frameworks, configurations, and real-world workflows that top engineering teams use to ship faster, safer, and smarter-without overcomplicating your stack. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Learn On Your Terms, With Zero Risk
You need skills fast-but not at the cost of your schedule. That’s why Mastering Team Foundation Server for DevOps Success is delivered as a self-paced, on-demand learning experience with immediate online access. Start today. Progress at your own speed. No fixed dates. No live attendance required. You’re in complete control. Most learners complete the core modules in 21–28 hours and begin implementing high-impact changes in under two weeks. The learning design prioritises rapid skill transfer, so you can apply what you learn to real work immediately-even during tight sprints. Lifetime Access, Future-Proof Learning
Your investment includes lifetime access to all course materials. As Microsoft enhances TFS and Azure DevOps Server, updates are delivered automatically-at no extra cost. You’re not buying a one-time lesson. You’re gaining a living, evolving resource that grows with your career. Access is available anytime, anywhere. Whether you're on a laptop at your desk or reviewing workflows on your phone during a commute, the platform is fully mobile-friendly and optimised for 24/7 global use. Your progress syncs seamlessly across devices. Expert Guidance, Not Just Content
This isn’t a passive read-and-go experience. You receive direct, practical support from certified DevOps architects with over a decade of enterprise TFS implementation experience. Ask specific questions. Get actionable guidance. Clarify complex configurations. Your learning path is backed by real human insight, not just static text. Upon completion, you earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is globally recognised, rigorously structured, and respected across IT governance, software delivery, and enterprise architecture circles. It signals mastery-not just participation. Transparent Pricing, Trusted Payments
Pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or upsells. One payment. Full access. Forever. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal-securely processed with bank-level encryption. After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details will be sent separately once your course materials are prepared, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind the value of this course with a complete money-back guarantee. If you follow the methodology and don’t see clear, tangible improvements in your TFS workflows and DevOps outcomes within 60 days, we’ll refund every penny. No questions asked. Your risk is zero. The upside? Career acceleration, technical authority, and measurable ROI. This Works Even If…
- You’ve used TFS before but feel you’re only scratching the surface
- Your organisation is resistant to change or stuck in legacy practices
- You’re not a full-time administrator but need to own end-to-end delivery
- You work in a regulated environment with strict audit and compliance needs
- Your team uses hybrid tools and you need to unify processes
A senior release manager in an Australian health tech startup said: “I was managing TFS manually with spreadsheets and PowerShell scripts. After applying Module 5 on Release Pipelines, I automated 80% of our deployment validation. My manager called it ‘the most impactful improvement in three years.’” This course is built for people like you-practitioners who deliver real results. You’re not just learning TFS. You’re mastering it as a strategic enabler. And with lifetime access, expert support, and a risk-free guarantee, you’re positioned to win-no matter your starting point.
Module 1: Foundations of Team Foundation Server in Modern DevOps - Understanding the role of TFS in the DevOps lifecycle
- Key differences between TFS, Azure DevOps Server, and cloud services
- Planning your on-premises or hybrid TFS deployment strategy
- Core architecture: Application Tier, Data Tier, and Client Access
- Licensing models and user access management
- System requirements and hardware planning for enterprise use
- Integration capabilities with Visual Studio, IDEs, and third-party tools
- Setting up your first TFS instance using best-practice guidelines
- Initial server configuration and service account setup
- Post-installation validation and health checks
- Understanding TFS databases: Collection, Configuration, and Reporting
- Backup and restore planning for TFS data integrity
- High availability and disaster recovery setup
- SSL configuration and HTTPS enforcement for secure access
- Firewall and port configuration for internal and external access
- Working with multiple team project collections
- Balancing scalability and performance across large organisations
- Optimising TFS for global teams with distributed access
- Understanding identity providers: Windows Auth, AAD, and MFA
- Setting up alerts and notifications for admin events
Module 2: Team Project Strategy and Governance - Defining team project scope: One large or many small?
- Creating team projects with process templates (Agile, Scrum, CMMI)
- Customising work item types and fields to match your workflow
- Planning iteration paths and area paths for structured tracking
- Implementing naming conventions and metadata standards
- Role-based security and permission model design
- Configuring project-level groups and access levels
- Setting up stakeholder, contributor, and administrator roles
- Managing cross-project access and permissions
- Enforcing security policies with least-privilege principles
- Data retention policies and project lifecycle management
- Archiving and decommissioning obsolete projects
- Audit trails and compliance reporting setup
- Setting up project dashboards for visibility
- Configuring default team settings and team members
- Managing process templates across multiple projects
- Upgrading and migrating process templates safely
- Creating custom process templates using inherited models
- Importing and exporting process configurations
- Version control strategy: TFVC vs Git at the project level
Module 3: Version Control Mastery with TFVC and Git - Choosing between TFVC and Git based on team needs
- Understanding branching strategies in TFVC: Main, Dev, Release
- Setting up Git repositories within TFS with proper structure
- Configuring Git hooks and server-side enforcement policies
- Managing code ownership and branch policies
- Enforcing pull requests with mandatory reviews and policies
- Setting up branch protection rules for critical branches
- Automating build validation as a gate for merge requests
- Using shelvesets for work-in-progress code sharing
- Handling merge conflicts in both TFVC and Git
- Rebasing strategies and impact on commit history
- Tagging and labelling strategies for releases
- Working with Git submodules and external dependencies
- Configuring SSH and personal access tokens for secure access
- Using Git workspaces and sparse checkouts efficiently
- Managing large binaries with Git LFS in TFS
- TFVC workspace management and stealth workspaces
- Offline development and sync strategies
- Versioning scripts and automation tools alongside source
- Integrating source control with external CI tools
Module 4: Work Item Tracking and Agile Planning - Creating and customising work items: User Stories, Tasks, Bugs
- Configuring approval workflows using custom work item states
- Setting up task boards and sprint backlogs
- Planning sprints using capacity and velocity tracking
- Using the backlog management interface effectively
- Prioritising and grooming backlogs with drag-and-drop tools
- Configuring requirement traceability between work items
- Linking features, epics, and user stories across hierarchies
- Creating and managing dependencies between teams
- Using query-based dashboards for real-time status tracking
- Building saved queries for sprint planning and reporting
- Using WIQL (Work Item Query Language) for advanced filtering
- Setting up automatic work item creation rules
- Configuring event-driven notifications for work updates
- Integrating work tracking with external project tools
- Exporting work items to Excel for offline analysis
- Using Power BI to visualise Agile metrics from TFS
- Configuring burndown, burnup, and cumulative flow charts
- Setting up team capacity and load balancing
- Managing cross-team dependencies in scaled Agile environments
Module 5: Build Automation and Continuous Integration - Setting up build agents: hosted vs self-hosted options
- Installing and configuring build agent pools
- Creating and managing build definitions with YAML and UI
- Designing build pipelines for .NET, Java, and Node.js apps
- Using variables, templates, and parameterised builds
- Securing secrets with variable groups and Azure Key Vault
- Running builds on schedule or triggered by source changes
- Configuring CI triggers with branch filters and batch builds
- Enabling build validation for pull requests
- Running unit and integration tests as part of the build
- Generating code coverage reports and publishing results
- Handling build failures with retry policies and alerts
- Managing build retention policies and log cleanup
- Using agents with Docker, containers, and custom environments
- Setting up parallel jobs for faster feedback cycles
- Integrating SonarQube for static code analysis
- Publishing artefacts to TFS or external repositories
- Versioning builds with semantic version schemes
- Labelling source automatically after successful builds
- Measuring build performance and identifying bottlenecks
Module 6: Release Management and Continuous Delivery - Creating release pipelines using multi-stage deployment models
- Configuring environments: Dev, QA, UAT, Production
- Setting up pre-deployment and post-deployment approvals
- Using manual interventions for controlled rollouts
- Automating deployment to IIS, Azure, and VMs
- Using deployment groups for on-premises servers
- Configuring health checks and status verification
- Setting up automated rollback triggers on failure
- Using canary, blue-green, and rolling deployment strategies
- Managing configuration transforms with JSON, XML, and env files
- Integrating with PowerShell and Bash for custom deployment logic
- Using release variables and override mechanisms
- Creating release templates for consistent deployment patterns
- Tracking release history and audit trails
- Setting up gates and quality metrics for promotion
- Integrating with Application Insights and monitoring tools
- Embedding compliance and security checks in the pipeline
- Managing multi-region and multi-tenant deployments
- Using feature toggles and runtime configuration
- Generating release reports and stakeholder notifications
Module 7: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Customising process templates with new work item types
- Adding custom fields and rules to enforce data quality
- Using the TFS Process Editor for advanced customisation
- Creating global lists and picklist values
- Setting up conditional visibility for work item fields
- Configuring rules for automatic field updates
- Importing and exporting process templates across instances
- Using the TFS Integration Platform for data migration
- Customising web portal widgets and dashboard components
- Extending TFS with Marketplace extensions
- Developing custom extensions using the TFS API
- Using REST APIs to automate work item and build operations
- Authenticating API calls with PATs and service accounts
- Scripting TFS tasks using PowerShell and CLI tools
- Automating project creation and configuration
- Monitoring API usage and rate limiting
- Creating custom reports with TFS and SQL Server Reporting
- Integrating with SharePoint for document management
- Configuring server-wide event subscriptions
- Building automated responses to system events
Module 8: Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Optimisation - Using TFS Admin Console for server health monitoring
- Interpreting performance counters and database metrics
- Setting up alerts for low disk space, high CPU, or timeouts
- Using Event Viewer and diagnostic logs for troubleshooting
- Analysing IIS logs and request timelines
- Running TFS Best Practices Analyzer
- Identifying and resolving long-running queries
- Optimising SQL Server for TFS workloads
- Using warehouse and analysis services for reporting
- Configuring SQL Server Agent jobs for data processing
- Setting up custom reports in SSRS and Power BI
- Creating dashboards for delivery KPIs and team metrics
- Measuring cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
- Tracking mean time to recovery (MTTR) and change failure rate
- Generating audit reports for compliance (SOX, HIPAA, ISO)
- Exporting data for regulatory submissions
- Using Health Check and Diagnostics tools for root cause analysis
- Tuning agent jobs and job schedules for performance
- Managing large attachments and work item history
- Implementing data purging and retention policies
Module 9: Integration with the DevOps Toolchain - Connecting TFS with Jenkins for hybrid CI workflows
- Integrating with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Using Ansible and PowerShell DSC for configuration management
- Linking TFS with Jira using bi-directional sync tools
- Integrating with ServiceNow for incident and change tracking
- Pushing deployment events to Splunk and ELK stack
- Feeding metrics into Prometheus and Grafana
- Using Azure Monitor for pipeline health visibility
- Connecting to Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications
- Setting up email and SMS alerts for critical events
- Embedding TFS data into SharePoint portals
- Using Zapier for lightweight automation with SaaS tools
- Integrating with SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Snyk for security
- Automating compliance gates using policy engines
- Linking release pipelines to ticketing systems
- Using webhooks for custom external integrations
- Synchronising test results with external quality tools
- Importing customer feedback into work items
- Building end-to-end visibility across the toolchain
- Creating a single source of truth for delivery data
Module 10: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance - Managing test plans, test suites, and test cases in TFS
- Linking test cases to requirements and code
- Running manual and automated tests using Test Runner
- Integrating with Selenium, MSTest, and NUnit frameworks
- Publishing test results and generating quality reports
- Using the Test Impact feature to optimise regression runs
- Configuring automated test execution in build pipelines
- Managing test environments and configurations
- Recording and attaching screen captures to test results
- Tracking bug leakage and escape rates
- Setting up quality gates based on test pass rates
- Monitoring code churn and defect clustering
- Creating audit trails for regulated testing processes
- Enforcing traceability from requirement to test to release
- Using TFS for FDA, FAA, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Documenting and reviewing change control processes
- Generating compliance-ready packets for auditors
- Managing electronic signatures and approvals
- Configuring retention for test and audit data
- Training teams on compliant DevOps practices
Module 11: Scaling TFS Across Teams and Organisations - Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability
Module 12: Future-Proofing and Certification Readiness - Tracking Microsoft’s roadmap for TFS and Azure DevOps
- Planning migration from TFS to Azure DevOps Server
- Preparing for cloud-first strategies without vendor lock-in
- Backward compatibility and versioning strategies
- Archiving legacy data and preserving history
- Training teams on emerging DevOps trends and practices
- Positioning TFS within a GitOps or DevSecOps model
- Preparing for AI-assisted development workflows
- Using telemetry to drive continuous improvement
- Making data-driven decisions for process optimisation
- Documenting your TFS implementation for certification
- Reviewing your work for the Certificate of Completion assessment
- Submitting your final project for evaluation
- Receiving feedback and improvement recommendations
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Leveraging your credential in performance reviews and job applications
- Accessing alumni resources and advanced learning paths
- Joining the global network of certified TFS practitioners
- Staying ahead with ongoing updates and community insights
- Understanding the role of TFS in the DevOps lifecycle
- Key differences between TFS, Azure DevOps Server, and cloud services
- Planning your on-premises or hybrid TFS deployment strategy
- Core architecture: Application Tier, Data Tier, and Client Access
- Licensing models and user access management
- System requirements and hardware planning for enterprise use
- Integration capabilities with Visual Studio, IDEs, and third-party tools
- Setting up your first TFS instance using best-practice guidelines
- Initial server configuration and service account setup
- Post-installation validation and health checks
- Understanding TFS databases: Collection, Configuration, and Reporting
- Backup and restore planning for TFS data integrity
- High availability and disaster recovery setup
- SSL configuration and HTTPS enforcement for secure access
- Firewall and port configuration for internal and external access
- Working with multiple team project collections
- Balancing scalability and performance across large organisations
- Optimising TFS for global teams with distributed access
- Understanding identity providers: Windows Auth, AAD, and MFA
- Setting up alerts and notifications for admin events
Module 2: Team Project Strategy and Governance - Defining team project scope: One large or many small?
- Creating team projects with process templates (Agile, Scrum, CMMI)
- Customising work item types and fields to match your workflow
- Planning iteration paths and area paths for structured tracking
- Implementing naming conventions and metadata standards
- Role-based security and permission model design
- Configuring project-level groups and access levels
- Setting up stakeholder, contributor, and administrator roles
- Managing cross-project access and permissions
- Enforcing security policies with least-privilege principles
- Data retention policies and project lifecycle management
- Archiving and decommissioning obsolete projects
- Audit trails and compliance reporting setup
- Setting up project dashboards for visibility
- Configuring default team settings and team members
- Managing process templates across multiple projects
- Upgrading and migrating process templates safely
- Creating custom process templates using inherited models
- Importing and exporting process configurations
- Version control strategy: TFVC vs Git at the project level
Module 3: Version Control Mastery with TFVC and Git - Choosing between TFVC and Git based on team needs
- Understanding branching strategies in TFVC: Main, Dev, Release
- Setting up Git repositories within TFS with proper structure
- Configuring Git hooks and server-side enforcement policies
- Managing code ownership and branch policies
- Enforcing pull requests with mandatory reviews and policies
- Setting up branch protection rules for critical branches
- Automating build validation as a gate for merge requests
- Using shelvesets for work-in-progress code sharing
- Handling merge conflicts in both TFVC and Git
- Rebasing strategies and impact on commit history
- Tagging and labelling strategies for releases
- Working with Git submodules and external dependencies
- Configuring SSH and personal access tokens for secure access
- Using Git workspaces and sparse checkouts efficiently
- Managing large binaries with Git LFS in TFS
- TFVC workspace management and stealth workspaces
- Offline development and sync strategies
- Versioning scripts and automation tools alongside source
- Integrating source control with external CI tools
Module 4: Work Item Tracking and Agile Planning - Creating and customising work items: User Stories, Tasks, Bugs
- Configuring approval workflows using custom work item states
- Setting up task boards and sprint backlogs
- Planning sprints using capacity and velocity tracking
- Using the backlog management interface effectively
- Prioritising and grooming backlogs with drag-and-drop tools
- Configuring requirement traceability between work items
- Linking features, epics, and user stories across hierarchies
- Creating and managing dependencies between teams
- Using query-based dashboards for real-time status tracking
- Building saved queries for sprint planning and reporting
- Using WIQL (Work Item Query Language) for advanced filtering
- Setting up automatic work item creation rules
- Configuring event-driven notifications for work updates
- Integrating work tracking with external project tools
- Exporting work items to Excel for offline analysis
- Using Power BI to visualise Agile metrics from TFS
- Configuring burndown, burnup, and cumulative flow charts
- Setting up team capacity and load balancing
- Managing cross-team dependencies in scaled Agile environments
Module 5: Build Automation and Continuous Integration - Setting up build agents: hosted vs self-hosted options
- Installing and configuring build agent pools
- Creating and managing build definitions with YAML and UI
- Designing build pipelines for .NET, Java, and Node.js apps
- Using variables, templates, and parameterised builds
- Securing secrets with variable groups and Azure Key Vault
- Running builds on schedule or triggered by source changes
- Configuring CI triggers with branch filters and batch builds
- Enabling build validation for pull requests
- Running unit and integration tests as part of the build
- Generating code coverage reports and publishing results
- Handling build failures with retry policies and alerts
- Managing build retention policies and log cleanup
- Using agents with Docker, containers, and custom environments
- Setting up parallel jobs for faster feedback cycles
- Integrating SonarQube for static code analysis
- Publishing artefacts to TFS or external repositories
- Versioning builds with semantic version schemes
- Labelling source automatically after successful builds
- Measuring build performance and identifying bottlenecks
Module 6: Release Management and Continuous Delivery - Creating release pipelines using multi-stage deployment models
- Configuring environments: Dev, QA, UAT, Production
- Setting up pre-deployment and post-deployment approvals
- Using manual interventions for controlled rollouts
- Automating deployment to IIS, Azure, and VMs
- Using deployment groups for on-premises servers
- Configuring health checks and status verification
- Setting up automated rollback triggers on failure
- Using canary, blue-green, and rolling deployment strategies
- Managing configuration transforms with JSON, XML, and env files
- Integrating with PowerShell and Bash for custom deployment logic
- Using release variables and override mechanisms
- Creating release templates for consistent deployment patterns
- Tracking release history and audit trails
- Setting up gates and quality metrics for promotion
- Integrating with Application Insights and monitoring tools
- Embedding compliance and security checks in the pipeline
- Managing multi-region and multi-tenant deployments
- Using feature toggles and runtime configuration
- Generating release reports and stakeholder notifications
Module 7: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Customising process templates with new work item types
- Adding custom fields and rules to enforce data quality
- Using the TFS Process Editor for advanced customisation
- Creating global lists and picklist values
- Setting up conditional visibility for work item fields
- Configuring rules for automatic field updates
- Importing and exporting process templates across instances
- Using the TFS Integration Platform for data migration
- Customising web portal widgets and dashboard components
- Extending TFS with Marketplace extensions
- Developing custom extensions using the TFS API
- Using REST APIs to automate work item and build operations
- Authenticating API calls with PATs and service accounts
- Scripting TFS tasks using PowerShell and CLI tools
- Automating project creation and configuration
- Monitoring API usage and rate limiting
- Creating custom reports with TFS and SQL Server Reporting
- Integrating with SharePoint for document management
- Configuring server-wide event subscriptions
- Building automated responses to system events
Module 8: Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Optimisation - Using TFS Admin Console for server health monitoring
- Interpreting performance counters and database metrics
- Setting up alerts for low disk space, high CPU, or timeouts
- Using Event Viewer and diagnostic logs for troubleshooting
- Analysing IIS logs and request timelines
- Running TFS Best Practices Analyzer
- Identifying and resolving long-running queries
- Optimising SQL Server for TFS workloads
- Using warehouse and analysis services for reporting
- Configuring SQL Server Agent jobs for data processing
- Setting up custom reports in SSRS and Power BI
- Creating dashboards for delivery KPIs and team metrics
- Measuring cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
- Tracking mean time to recovery (MTTR) and change failure rate
- Generating audit reports for compliance (SOX, HIPAA, ISO)
- Exporting data for regulatory submissions
- Using Health Check and Diagnostics tools for root cause analysis
- Tuning agent jobs and job schedules for performance
- Managing large attachments and work item history
- Implementing data purging and retention policies
Module 9: Integration with the DevOps Toolchain - Connecting TFS with Jenkins for hybrid CI workflows
- Integrating with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Using Ansible and PowerShell DSC for configuration management
- Linking TFS with Jira using bi-directional sync tools
- Integrating with ServiceNow for incident and change tracking
- Pushing deployment events to Splunk and ELK stack
- Feeding metrics into Prometheus and Grafana
- Using Azure Monitor for pipeline health visibility
- Connecting to Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications
- Setting up email and SMS alerts for critical events
- Embedding TFS data into SharePoint portals
- Using Zapier for lightweight automation with SaaS tools
- Integrating with SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Snyk for security
- Automating compliance gates using policy engines
- Linking release pipelines to ticketing systems
- Using webhooks for custom external integrations
- Synchronising test results with external quality tools
- Importing customer feedback into work items
- Building end-to-end visibility across the toolchain
- Creating a single source of truth for delivery data
Module 10: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance - Managing test plans, test suites, and test cases in TFS
- Linking test cases to requirements and code
- Running manual and automated tests using Test Runner
- Integrating with Selenium, MSTest, and NUnit frameworks
- Publishing test results and generating quality reports
- Using the Test Impact feature to optimise regression runs
- Configuring automated test execution in build pipelines
- Managing test environments and configurations
- Recording and attaching screen captures to test results
- Tracking bug leakage and escape rates
- Setting up quality gates based on test pass rates
- Monitoring code churn and defect clustering
- Creating audit trails for regulated testing processes
- Enforcing traceability from requirement to test to release
- Using TFS for FDA, FAA, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Documenting and reviewing change control processes
- Generating compliance-ready packets for auditors
- Managing electronic signatures and approvals
- Configuring retention for test and audit data
- Training teams on compliant DevOps practices
Module 11: Scaling TFS Across Teams and Organisations - Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability
Module 12: Future-Proofing and Certification Readiness - Tracking Microsoft’s roadmap for TFS and Azure DevOps
- Planning migration from TFS to Azure DevOps Server
- Preparing for cloud-first strategies without vendor lock-in
- Backward compatibility and versioning strategies
- Archiving legacy data and preserving history
- Training teams on emerging DevOps trends and practices
- Positioning TFS within a GitOps or DevSecOps model
- Preparing for AI-assisted development workflows
- Using telemetry to drive continuous improvement
- Making data-driven decisions for process optimisation
- Documenting your TFS implementation for certification
- Reviewing your work for the Certificate of Completion assessment
- Submitting your final project for evaluation
- Receiving feedback and improvement recommendations
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Leveraging your credential in performance reviews and job applications
- Accessing alumni resources and advanced learning paths
- Joining the global network of certified TFS practitioners
- Staying ahead with ongoing updates and community insights
- Choosing between TFVC and Git based on team needs
- Understanding branching strategies in TFVC: Main, Dev, Release
- Setting up Git repositories within TFS with proper structure
- Configuring Git hooks and server-side enforcement policies
- Managing code ownership and branch policies
- Enforcing pull requests with mandatory reviews and policies
- Setting up branch protection rules for critical branches
- Automating build validation as a gate for merge requests
- Using shelvesets for work-in-progress code sharing
- Handling merge conflicts in both TFVC and Git
- Rebasing strategies and impact on commit history
- Tagging and labelling strategies for releases
- Working with Git submodules and external dependencies
- Configuring SSH and personal access tokens for secure access
- Using Git workspaces and sparse checkouts efficiently
- Managing large binaries with Git LFS in TFS
- TFVC workspace management and stealth workspaces
- Offline development and sync strategies
- Versioning scripts and automation tools alongside source
- Integrating source control with external CI tools
Module 4: Work Item Tracking and Agile Planning - Creating and customising work items: User Stories, Tasks, Bugs
- Configuring approval workflows using custom work item states
- Setting up task boards and sprint backlogs
- Planning sprints using capacity and velocity tracking
- Using the backlog management interface effectively
- Prioritising and grooming backlogs with drag-and-drop tools
- Configuring requirement traceability between work items
- Linking features, epics, and user stories across hierarchies
- Creating and managing dependencies between teams
- Using query-based dashboards for real-time status tracking
- Building saved queries for sprint planning and reporting
- Using WIQL (Work Item Query Language) for advanced filtering
- Setting up automatic work item creation rules
- Configuring event-driven notifications for work updates
- Integrating work tracking with external project tools
- Exporting work items to Excel for offline analysis
- Using Power BI to visualise Agile metrics from TFS
- Configuring burndown, burnup, and cumulative flow charts
- Setting up team capacity and load balancing
- Managing cross-team dependencies in scaled Agile environments
Module 5: Build Automation and Continuous Integration - Setting up build agents: hosted vs self-hosted options
- Installing and configuring build agent pools
- Creating and managing build definitions with YAML and UI
- Designing build pipelines for .NET, Java, and Node.js apps
- Using variables, templates, and parameterised builds
- Securing secrets with variable groups and Azure Key Vault
- Running builds on schedule or triggered by source changes
- Configuring CI triggers with branch filters and batch builds
- Enabling build validation for pull requests
- Running unit and integration tests as part of the build
- Generating code coverage reports and publishing results
- Handling build failures with retry policies and alerts
- Managing build retention policies and log cleanup
- Using agents with Docker, containers, and custom environments
- Setting up parallel jobs for faster feedback cycles
- Integrating SonarQube for static code analysis
- Publishing artefacts to TFS or external repositories
- Versioning builds with semantic version schemes
- Labelling source automatically after successful builds
- Measuring build performance and identifying bottlenecks
Module 6: Release Management and Continuous Delivery - Creating release pipelines using multi-stage deployment models
- Configuring environments: Dev, QA, UAT, Production
- Setting up pre-deployment and post-deployment approvals
- Using manual interventions for controlled rollouts
- Automating deployment to IIS, Azure, and VMs
- Using deployment groups for on-premises servers
- Configuring health checks and status verification
- Setting up automated rollback triggers on failure
- Using canary, blue-green, and rolling deployment strategies
- Managing configuration transforms with JSON, XML, and env files
- Integrating with PowerShell and Bash for custom deployment logic
- Using release variables and override mechanisms
- Creating release templates for consistent deployment patterns
- Tracking release history and audit trails
- Setting up gates and quality metrics for promotion
- Integrating with Application Insights and monitoring tools
- Embedding compliance and security checks in the pipeline
- Managing multi-region and multi-tenant deployments
- Using feature toggles and runtime configuration
- Generating release reports and stakeholder notifications
Module 7: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Customising process templates with new work item types
- Adding custom fields and rules to enforce data quality
- Using the TFS Process Editor for advanced customisation
- Creating global lists and picklist values
- Setting up conditional visibility for work item fields
- Configuring rules for automatic field updates
- Importing and exporting process templates across instances
- Using the TFS Integration Platform for data migration
- Customising web portal widgets and dashboard components
- Extending TFS with Marketplace extensions
- Developing custom extensions using the TFS API
- Using REST APIs to automate work item and build operations
- Authenticating API calls with PATs and service accounts
- Scripting TFS tasks using PowerShell and CLI tools
- Automating project creation and configuration
- Monitoring API usage and rate limiting
- Creating custom reports with TFS and SQL Server Reporting
- Integrating with SharePoint for document management
- Configuring server-wide event subscriptions
- Building automated responses to system events
Module 8: Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Optimisation - Using TFS Admin Console for server health monitoring
- Interpreting performance counters and database metrics
- Setting up alerts for low disk space, high CPU, or timeouts
- Using Event Viewer and diagnostic logs for troubleshooting
- Analysing IIS logs and request timelines
- Running TFS Best Practices Analyzer
- Identifying and resolving long-running queries
- Optimising SQL Server for TFS workloads
- Using warehouse and analysis services for reporting
- Configuring SQL Server Agent jobs for data processing
- Setting up custom reports in SSRS and Power BI
- Creating dashboards for delivery KPIs and team metrics
- Measuring cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
- Tracking mean time to recovery (MTTR) and change failure rate
- Generating audit reports for compliance (SOX, HIPAA, ISO)
- Exporting data for regulatory submissions
- Using Health Check and Diagnostics tools for root cause analysis
- Tuning agent jobs and job schedules for performance
- Managing large attachments and work item history
- Implementing data purging and retention policies
Module 9: Integration with the DevOps Toolchain - Connecting TFS with Jenkins for hybrid CI workflows
- Integrating with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Using Ansible and PowerShell DSC for configuration management
- Linking TFS with Jira using bi-directional sync tools
- Integrating with ServiceNow for incident and change tracking
- Pushing deployment events to Splunk and ELK stack
- Feeding metrics into Prometheus and Grafana
- Using Azure Monitor for pipeline health visibility
- Connecting to Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications
- Setting up email and SMS alerts for critical events
- Embedding TFS data into SharePoint portals
- Using Zapier for lightweight automation with SaaS tools
- Integrating with SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Snyk for security
- Automating compliance gates using policy engines
- Linking release pipelines to ticketing systems
- Using webhooks for custom external integrations
- Synchronising test results with external quality tools
- Importing customer feedback into work items
- Building end-to-end visibility across the toolchain
- Creating a single source of truth for delivery data
Module 10: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance - Managing test plans, test suites, and test cases in TFS
- Linking test cases to requirements and code
- Running manual and automated tests using Test Runner
- Integrating with Selenium, MSTest, and NUnit frameworks
- Publishing test results and generating quality reports
- Using the Test Impact feature to optimise regression runs
- Configuring automated test execution in build pipelines
- Managing test environments and configurations
- Recording and attaching screen captures to test results
- Tracking bug leakage and escape rates
- Setting up quality gates based on test pass rates
- Monitoring code churn and defect clustering
- Creating audit trails for regulated testing processes
- Enforcing traceability from requirement to test to release
- Using TFS for FDA, FAA, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Documenting and reviewing change control processes
- Generating compliance-ready packets for auditors
- Managing electronic signatures and approvals
- Configuring retention for test and audit data
- Training teams on compliant DevOps practices
Module 11: Scaling TFS Across Teams and Organisations - Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability
Module 12: Future-Proofing and Certification Readiness - Tracking Microsoft’s roadmap for TFS and Azure DevOps
- Planning migration from TFS to Azure DevOps Server
- Preparing for cloud-first strategies without vendor lock-in
- Backward compatibility and versioning strategies
- Archiving legacy data and preserving history
- Training teams on emerging DevOps trends and practices
- Positioning TFS within a GitOps or DevSecOps model
- Preparing for AI-assisted development workflows
- Using telemetry to drive continuous improvement
- Making data-driven decisions for process optimisation
- Documenting your TFS implementation for certification
- Reviewing your work for the Certificate of Completion assessment
- Submitting your final project for evaluation
- Receiving feedback and improvement recommendations
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Leveraging your credential in performance reviews and job applications
- Accessing alumni resources and advanced learning paths
- Joining the global network of certified TFS practitioners
- Staying ahead with ongoing updates and community insights
- Setting up build agents: hosted vs self-hosted options
- Installing and configuring build agent pools
- Creating and managing build definitions with YAML and UI
- Designing build pipelines for .NET, Java, and Node.js apps
- Using variables, templates, and parameterised builds
- Securing secrets with variable groups and Azure Key Vault
- Running builds on schedule or triggered by source changes
- Configuring CI triggers with branch filters and batch builds
- Enabling build validation for pull requests
- Running unit and integration tests as part of the build
- Generating code coverage reports and publishing results
- Handling build failures with retry policies and alerts
- Managing build retention policies and log cleanup
- Using agents with Docker, containers, and custom environments
- Setting up parallel jobs for faster feedback cycles
- Integrating SonarQube for static code analysis
- Publishing artefacts to TFS or external repositories
- Versioning builds with semantic version schemes
- Labelling source automatically after successful builds
- Measuring build performance and identifying bottlenecks
Module 6: Release Management and Continuous Delivery - Creating release pipelines using multi-stage deployment models
- Configuring environments: Dev, QA, UAT, Production
- Setting up pre-deployment and post-deployment approvals
- Using manual interventions for controlled rollouts
- Automating deployment to IIS, Azure, and VMs
- Using deployment groups for on-premises servers
- Configuring health checks and status verification
- Setting up automated rollback triggers on failure
- Using canary, blue-green, and rolling deployment strategies
- Managing configuration transforms with JSON, XML, and env files
- Integrating with PowerShell and Bash for custom deployment logic
- Using release variables and override mechanisms
- Creating release templates for consistent deployment patterns
- Tracking release history and audit trails
- Setting up gates and quality metrics for promotion
- Integrating with Application Insights and monitoring tools
- Embedding compliance and security checks in the pipeline
- Managing multi-region and multi-tenant deployments
- Using feature toggles and runtime configuration
- Generating release reports and stakeholder notifications
Module 7: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Customising process templates with new work item types
- Adding custom fields and rules to enforce data quality
- Using the TFS Process Editor for advanced customisation
- Creating global lists and picklist values
- Setting up conditional visibility for work item fields
- Configuring rules for automatic field updates
- Importing and exporting process templates across instances
- Using the TFS Integration Platform for data migration
- Customising web portal widgets and dashboard components
- Extending TFS with Marketplace extensions
- Developing custom extensions using the TFS API
- Using REST APIs to automate work item and build operations
- Authenticating API calls with PATs and service accounts
- Scripting TFS tasks using PowerShell and CLI tools
- Automating project creation and configuration
- Monitoring API usage and rate limiting
- Creating custom reports with TFS and SQL Server Reporting
- Integrating with SharePoint for document management
- Configuring server-wide event subscriptions
- Building automated responses to system events
Module 8: Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Optimisation - Using TFS Admin Console for server health monitoring
- Interpreting performance counters and database metrics
- Setting up alerts for low disk space, high CPU, or timeouts
- Using Event Viewer and diagnostic logs for troubleshooting
- Analysing IIS logs and request timelines
- Running TFS Best Practices Analyzer
- Identifying and resolving long-running queries
- Optimising SQL Server for TFS workloads
- Using warehouse and analysis services for reporting
- Configuring SQL Server Agent jobs for data processing
- Setting up custom reports in SSRS and Power BI
- Creating dashboards for delivery KPIs and team metrics
- Measuring cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
- Tracking mean time to recovery (MTTR) and change failure rate
- Generating audit reports for compliance (SOX, HIPAA, ISO)
- Exporting data for regulatory submissions
- Using Health Check and Diagnostics tools for root cause analysis
- Tuning agent jobs and job schedules for performance
- Managing large attachments and work item history
- Implementing data purging and retention policies
Module 9: Integration with the DevOps Toolchain - Connecting TFS with Jenkins for hybrid CI workflows
- Integrating with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Using Ansible and PowerShell DSC for configuration management
- Linking TFS with Jira using bi-directional sync tools
- Integrating with ServiceNow for incident and change tracking
- Pushing deployment events to Splunk and ELK stack
- Feeding metrics into Prometheus and Grafana
- Using Azure Monitor for pipeline health visibility
- Connecting to Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications
- Setting up email and SMS alerts for critical events
- Embedding TFS data into SharePoint portals
- Using Zapier for lightweight automation with SaaS tools
- Integrating with SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Snyk for security
- Automating compliance gates using policy engines
- Linking release pipelines to ticketing systems
- Using webhooks for custom external integrations
- Synchronising test results with external quality tools
- Importing customer feedback into work items
- Building end-to-end visibility across the toolchain
- Creating a single source of truth for delivery data
Module 10: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance - Managing test plans, test suites, and test cases in TFS
- Linking test cases to requirements and code
- Running manual and automated tests using Test Runner
- Integrating with Selenium, MSTest, and NUnit frameworks
- Publishing test results and generating quality reports
- Using the Test Impact feature to optimise regression runs
- Configuring automated test execution in build pipelines
- Managing test environments and configurations
- Recording and attaching screen captures to test results
- Tracking bug leakage and escape rates
- Setting up quality gates based on test pass rates
- Monitoring code churn and defect clustering
- Creating audit trails for regulated testing processes
- Enforcing traceability from requirement to test to release
- Using TFS for FDA, FAA, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Documenting and reviewing change control processes
- Generating compliance-ready packets for auditors
- Managing electronic signatures and approvals
- Configuring retention for test and audit data
- Training teams on compliant DevOps practices
Module 11: Scaling TFS Across Teams and Organisations - Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability
Module 12: Future-Proofing and Certification Readiness - Tracking Microsoft’s roadmap for TFS and Azure DevOps
- Planning migration from TFS to Azure DevOps Server
- Preparing for cloud-first strategies without vendor lock-in
- Backward compatibility and versioning strategies
- Archiving legacy data and preserving history
- Training teams on emerging DevOps trends and practices
- Positioning TFS within a GitOps or DevSecOps model
- Preparing for AI-assisted development workflows
- Using telemetry to drive continuous improvement
- Making data-driven decisions for process optimisation
- Documenting your TFS implementation for certification
- Reviewing your work for the Certificate of Completion assessment
- Submitting your final project for evaluation
- Receiving feedback and improvement recommendations
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Leveraging your credential in performance reviews and job applications
- Accessing alumni resources and advanced learning paths
- Joining the global network of certified TFS practitioners
- Staying ahead with ongoing updates and community insights
- Customising process templates with new work item types
- Adding custom fields and rules to enforce data quality
- Using the TFS Process Editor for advanced customisation
- Creating global lists and picklist values
- Setting up conditional visibility for work item fields
- Configuring rules for automatic field updates
- Importing and exporting process templates across instances
- Using the TFS Integration Platform for data migration
- Customising web portal widgets and dashboard components
- Extending TFS with Marketplace extensions
- Developing custom extensions using the TFS API
- Using REST APIs to automate work item and build operations
- Authenticating API calls with PATs and service accounts
- Scripting TFS tasks using PowerShell and CLI tools
- Automating project creation and configuration
- Monitoring API usage and rate limiting
- Creating custom reports with TFS and SQL Server Reporting
- Integrating with SharePoint for document management
- Configuring server-wide event subscriptions
- Building automated responses to system events
Module 8: Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Optimisation - Using TFS Admin Console for server health monitoring
- Interpreting performance counters and database metrics
- Setting up alerts for low disk space, high CPU, or timeouts
- Using Event Viewer and diagnostic logs for troubleshooting
- Analysing IIS logs and request timelines
- Running TFS Best Practices Analyzer
- Identifying and resolving long-running queries
- Optimising SQL Server for TFS workloads
- Using warehouse and analysis services for reporting
- Configuring SQL Server Agent jobs for data processing
- Setting up custom reports in SSRS and Power BI
- Creating dashboards for delivery KPIs and team metrics
- Measuring cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
- Tracking mean time to recovery (MTTR) and change failure rate
- Generating audit reports for compliance (SOX, HIPAA, ISO)
- Exporting data for regulatory submissions
- Using Health Check and Diagnostics tools for root cause analysis
- Tuning agent jobs and job schedules for performance
- Managing large attachments and work item history
- Implementing data purging and retention policies
Module 9: Integration with the DevOps Toolchain - Connecting TFS with Jenkins for hybrid CI workflows
- Integrating with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Using Ansible and PowerShell DSC for configuration management
- Linking TFS with Jira using bi-directional sync tools
- Integrating with ServiceNow for incident and change tracking
- Pushing deployment events to Splunk and ELK stack
- Feeding metrics into Prometheus and Grafana
- Using Azure Monitor for pipeline health visibility
- Connecting to Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications
- Setting up email and SMS alerts for critical events
- Embedding TFS data into SharePoint portals
- Using Zapier for lightweight automation with SaaS tools
- Integrating with SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Snyk for security
- Automating compliance gates using policy engines
- Linking release pipelines to ticketing systems
- Using webhooks for custom external integrations
- Synchronising test results with external quality tools
- Importing customer feedback into work items
- Building end-to-end visibility across the toolchain
- Creating a single source of truth for delivery data
Module 10: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance - Managing test plans, test suites, and test cases in TFS
- Linking test cases to requirements and code
- Running manual and automated tests using Test Runner
- Integrating with Selenium, MSTest, and NUnit frameworks
- Publishing test results and generating quality reports
- Using the Test Impact feature to optimise regression runs
- Configuring automated test execution in build pipelines
- Managing test environments and configurations
- Recording and attaching screen captures to test results
- Tracking bug leakage and escape rates
- Setting up quality gates based on test pass rates
- Monitoring code churn and defect clustering
- Creating audit trails for regulated testing processes
- Enforcing traceability from requirement to test to release
- Using TFS for FDA, FAA, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Documenting and reviewing change control processes
- Generating compliance-ready packets for auditors
- Managing electronic signatures and approvals
- Configuring retention for test and audit data
- Training teams on compliant DevOps practices
Module 11: Scaling TFS Across Teams and Organisations - Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability
Module 12: Future-Proofing and Certification Readiness - Tracking Microsoft’s roadmap for TFS and Azure DevOps
- Planning migration from TFS to Azure DevOps Server
- Preparing for cloud-first strategies without vendor lock-in
- Backward compatibility and versioning strategies
- Archiving legacy data and preserving history
- Training teams on emerging DevOps trends and practices
- Positioning TFS within a GitOps or DevSecOps model
- Preparing for AI-assisted development workflows
- Using telemetry to drive continuous improvement
- Making data-driven decisions for process optimisation
- Documenting your TFS implementation for certification
- Reviewing your work for the Certificate of Completion assessment
- Submitting your final project for evaluation
- Receiving feedback and improvement recommendations
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Leveraging your credential in performance reviews and job applications
- Accessing alumni resources and advanced learning paths
- Joining the global network of certified TFS practitioners
- Staying ahead with ongoing updates and community insights
- Connecting TFS with Jenkins for hybrid CI workflows
- Integrating with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Using Ansible and PowerShell DSC for configuration management
- Linking TFS with Jira using bi-directional sync tools
- Integrating with ServiceNow for incident and change tracking
- Pushing deployment events to Splunk and ELK stack
- Feeding metrics into Prometheus and Grafana
- Using Azure Monitor for pipeline health visibility
- Connecting to Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications
- Setting up email and SMS alerts for critical events
- Embedding TFS data into SharePoint portals
- Using Zapier for lightweight automation with SaaS tools
- Integrating with SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Snyk for security
- Automating compliance gates using policy engines
- Linking release pipelines to ticketing systems
- Using webhooks for custom external integrations
- Synchronising test results with external quality tools
- Importing customer feedback into work items
- Building end-to-end visibility across the toolchain
- Creating a single source of truth for delivery data
Module 10: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance - Managing test plans, test suites, and test cases in TFS
- Linking test cases to requirements and code
- Running manual and automated tests using Test Runner
- Integrating with Selenium, MSTest, and NUnit frameworks
- Publishing test results and generating quality reports
- Using the Test Impact feature to optimise regression runs
- Configuring automated test execution in build pipelines
- Managing test environments and configurations
- Recording and attaching screen captures to test results
- Tracking bug leakage and escape rates
- Setting up quality gates based on test pass rates
- Monitoring code churn and defect clustering
- Creating audit trails for regulated testing processes
- Enforcing traceability from requirement to test to release
- Using TFS for FDA, FAA, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Documenting and reviewing change control processes
- Generating compliance-ready packets for auditors
- Managing electronic signatures and approvals
- Configuring retention for test and audit data
- Training teams on compliant DevOps practices
Module 11: Scaling TFS Across Teams and Organisations - Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability
Module 12: Future-Proofing and Certification Readiness - Tracking Microsoft’s roadmap for TFS and Azure DevOps
- Planning migration from TFS to Azure DevOps Server
- Preparing for cloud-first strategies without vendor lock-in
- Backward compatibility and versioning strategies
- Archiving legacy data and preserving history
- Training teams on emerging DevOps trends and practices
- Positioning TFS within a GitOps or DevSecOps model
- Preparing for AI-assisted development workflows
- Using telemetry to drive continuous improvement
- Making data-driven decisions for process optimisation
- Documenting your TFS implementation for certification
- Reviewing your work for the Certificate of Completion assessment
- Submitting your final project for evaluation
- Receiving feedback and improvement recommendations
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Leveraging your credential in performance reviews and job applications
- Accessing alumni resources and advanced learning paths
- Joining the global network of certified TFS practitioners
- Staying ahead with ongoing updates and community insights
- Designing a TFS strategy for enterprise-wide adoption
- Setting up Centre of Excellence for DevOps governance
- Creating standard templates and blueprints for consistency
- Enforcing policies using Azure Policy and custom rules
- Rolling out TFS to multiple departments with guardrails
- Managing global teams with local branches and replication
- Training team leads and project managers on best practices
- Measuring and reporting on TFS adoption metrics
- Running feedback loops to refine processes
- Managing change through structured communication plans
- Providing self-service portals for project onboarding
- Using APIs to automate onboarding workflows
- Creating knowledge bases and internal documentation
- Running internal certification programs for TFS skills
- Establishing peer review and mentoring practices
- Supporting hybrid and remote teams with cloud access
- Integrating with enterprise identity and access management
- Aligning TFS with enterprise architecture standards
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity across teams
- Building long-term organisational capability