Microsoft TFS Consulting

"Chances of success is greater when you get the right counsel to channelize your energies"

At a time when businesses are attempting to attain the highest possible degree of standardization and automation in software tools, an integrated Application Lifecycle Management and software development toolset like Team Foundation Server holds the key to success. Mere lip-service and amateur applications will simply not do. A correct application of Team Foundation Server is central to achieve the goals of your businesses. From assessment to analysis, our teams will go through the application of the TFS platform and lay down a roadmap for an effective and optimal exploitation of the medium. Our experts will analyze the existing deployment processes and come up with a template code that is suitable for your environment. They will also work with the Build Manager to develop deployment scripts for your Test and QA environments. They will also test, secure, and document the whole process, imparting hands-on learning for your team on your TFS environment. Customization according to your environment is central to each of our operations. What all this means is that it will not only increase your efficiency but also bring down your costs.

As a preferred ALM partner, we continue to work closely with Microsoft to drive the successful adoption of Visual Studio as an integrated ALM solution. Our key service offerings are listed below:

  • Hardware Sizing, Deployment and Commissioning
  • Upgrade from Legacy Versions of Team Foundation Server
  • Migration from other Version Control Systems (Visual SourceSafe, Subversion, ClearCase) to TFS
  • Application Lifecycle Management Best Practices Consulting
  • End-to-End Release Process Automation
  • Remote Deployment & Technical Support

Hardware Sizing, Deployment and Commissioning

We assist organizations get to speed on project deliveries by providing an end-to-end assistance for the deployment and commissioning of TFS. We study your current and future requirements to provide apt and cost-effective hardware sizing that ensure cost-savings, as well as, scope for the future growth without reinvesting in additional hardware. Our services also include topology designing and turn-key commissioning for the TFS. The commissioning would include enablement of all the required optional capabilities as well as the Best Practices guidance.

Upgrade from Legacy Versions of Team Foundation Server

If you are already working on TFS and looking forward to move into the latest available variants of TFS, this service is especially designed for you. In this engagement, the current TFS is upgraded to the latest available versions of TFS without any data loss and minimized downtime. As part of this activity, the TFS can also be relocated to better hardware to support the added capabilities of the newer versions of TFS.

Migration from other Version Control Systems to Team Foundation Server

If you are stuck with legacy version control systems and planning to move to the latest available versions of TFS, this service can provide a seamless and painless experience. As part of this activity, the entire source code assets with revision history from the legacy version control system will be migrated to TFS with minimal data loss.

Application Lifecycle Management Best Practices Consulting

If you are already using TFS or planning to move to TFS, our expert team of consultants can evaluate your development environment and provide valuable guidance for an effective usage of TFS. The activity would include evaluation of the current environment to provide detailed actionable recommendations and technical support in enacting the recommendations.

End-to-End Release Process Automation

Streamlining you release process would result in reduced last minute surprises, minimized downtimes and minimal schedule slippages. Our expert consultants can study your complete release process and transform your release process into a smooth, predictable automated process using TFS. The benefits will be major savings in terms of efforts and time taken for releases.

Remote Deployment & Technical Support

Having an expert beside you to help resolve technical roadblocks and other deployment needs may be an expensive option. A better and cost-effective alternative would be to avail the remote deployment and technical support provided by Canarys. As part of this, you will get quick, dedicated technical assistance for your requirements. With the help of our experts with immense expertise, all your requirements would be delivered on schedule with minimal costs.