Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite provides multi-disciplined team members with an integrated set of tools for architecture, design, development, database development and testing of applications. Team members can continuously collaborate and utilize a complete set of tools and guidance at every step of the application life cycle.

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Developer Centers

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite

Get information to help you develop with Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite.

Architecture Edition

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Architecture Edition focuses on improving the design and validation of distributed systems.

Database Edition

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition provides advanced tools for database change management and testing.

Development Edition

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Development Edition provides a set of tools to identify inefficient, insecure, or poor-quality code.

Test Edition

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Test Edition provides a comprehensive suite of testing tools for Web applications and services that are integrated into the Visual Studio environment.

Team Foundation Server

Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server is an integrated collaboration server for Visual Studio Team System.

What's New

Download the Final Version of the VSTS 2008 Database Edition GDR
This release includes features that address customer and partner feedback, bug fixes, a new model-based architecture and support for SQL Server 2008.

Get the Biggest TFS Power Tools Release
Take advantage of the latest enhancements, tools and command line utilities.

Check Out the New Visual Studio 2010 CTP
Get an early look at the new features we are working on for the next release. Watch videos covering many aspects of the CTP.

Learn More About the Development Edition + Database Edition Merge
Anyone with VSTS 2008 Development Edition with MSDN Premium can download the Database Edition from their account—or vice-versa.

"How Do I" Videos

How Do I: Use the TFPT Unshelve Command?
Tuesday, Sep 2
How Do I: Use TF.exe in a Multi-user Environment?
Tuesday, Aug 26
How Do I: Remove Resolve as the Default Check-in Action?
Tuesday, Aug 19
How Do I: Get the Most out of the Visual Studio 2008 SDK?
Tuesday, Aug 12
How Do I: Customize Team Foundation Server Reports?
Tuesday, Aug 5

Team Suite Team Blogs

Agile Database Techniques
Wednesday, Jul 8 by gertd
Increasing the ROI of our Automation
Friday, Jun 12 by edglas
VSTS 2010 Feature: More flexible load modeling via new options on Load Test Scenarios
Thursday, Jun 11 by billbar@microsoft.com
DBSchema file for SQL LiteSpeed XP’s
Wednesday, Jun 10 by gertd
VSTS 2010 Feature: Sequential Test Mix
Wednesday, Jun 10 by billbar@microsoft.com

patterns & practices

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What is p&p?
Learn what patterns & practices are, how they can help you, how to find the right guidance and where to learn more.
Who We Are and What We Do
Find out about the patterns & practices team, the methods they use to build, test and release guidance, and the values that guide their work.
Explore the p&p Catalog
Navigate the catalog of offerings to find the right guidance.
The Next p&p Summit
Proven practices for predictable result November 3-7 2008, Microsoft Redmond.

Sharon Elkins' Bookmarks

Stephanie Saad's Blog
Tuesday, Sep 9
Data Dude - Gert's Blog
Saturday, Sep 6
Team System's MVPs
Saturday, Sep 6

Sharon's Profile

Charles Sterling's Bookmarks

Meet the Parallel development team July 1st 9am PST
Tuesday, Jun 30
.NET Framework 4 Application Compatibility with the Development Team June 24 10am PST
Tuesday, Jun 23
Up close and personal with the Visual Studio 2010 Editor Team
Thursday, Jun 11

Charles' Profile

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