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Install and Configuration: Optimising Systems for Agile and DevOps Excellence

Establishing and optimising tools, software, and platforms to enable seamless collaboration, continuous delivery, and sustainable value creation.

Guides and discussions around setting up, installing, and configuring tools, software, and platforms.

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Overview

Install and Configuration refers to the essential processes involved in setting up and optimising tools, software, and platforms that support agile, lean, and DevOps practices. This concept is crucial as it lays the groundwork for teams to operate efficiently and effectively, ensuring that the right systems are in place to facilitate collaboration, communication, and continuous delivery of value.

By focusing on proper installation and configuration, organisations can minimise disruptions and technical debt, allowing teams to concentrate on delivering high-quality products. This proactive approach enables predictable and sustainable value delivery, as teams can rely on well-configured environments that support their workflows and methodologies.

Moreover, effective installation and configuration practices contribute to long-term systemic improvements, fostering an environment where teams can adapt to changing requirements and innovate continuously. This concept is not merely about technical setup; it embodies a strategic mindset that prioritises the alignment of tools with organisational goals, ultimately enhancing overall performance and agility. The ability to swiftly configure systems in response to feedback and evolving needs is a hallmark of high-performing teams, driving both efficiency and effectiveness in product development.

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Run a router on Hyper-V

Guide to running router firmware in a Hyper-V VM for reliable DHCP and internet access on restrictive networks, avoiding MAC/IP limits and external devices.
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Migrating to office 365 from Google Mail

Step-by-step guide to migrating emails and data from Google Mail to Office 365, covering IMAP, POP, and PowerShell methods, plus challenges and practical solutions.
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Install Release Management 2013

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Release Management 2013, including Server, Client, and Deployment Agent for Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server.
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Move your Active Directory domain to another server

Learn how to transfer an Active Directory domain to a new server, including moving FSMO roles and the Global Catalogue, to ensure domain services remain functional.
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Change the Release Management Server that your Client connects to

Learn how to change the Release Management Server URL in the client, including manual config file edits and using a utility tool when the server is unavailable.
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TFS 2012.3 Issue - Scheduled Backups gives a TF400998 when reconfigured

After migrating TFS 2012/2013 servers, Scheduled Backups may fail with TF400998 errors due to outdated server references. Disabling and resetting resolves the issue.
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TFS 2012 Issue: Get Workspace already exists connecting with VS 2008 or VS 2010

Explains how to resolve the “workspace already exists” error when connecting Visual Studio 2008 or 2010 to TFS 2012 by manually creating a Server workspace.
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Batched domain migration with TFS while maintaining Identity

Explains how to batch migrate users between domains in TFS 2012 while preserving user identities, avoiding duplicates, and maintaining traceability during the process.
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Guide to ChangeServerId says mostly harmless

Explains when and why to use ChangeServerId in TFS, potential issues from duplicate GUIDs, and how to resolve errors using RegisterDB after cloning or upgrading servers.
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TFS Integration Tools - Issue: Unable to resolve conflict as Access to the path is denied

Explains how changing WorkSpaceRoot in TFS Integration Tools can cause access denied errors and details how to fix permission issues by updating folder rights.
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TFS 2012 Issue: Some features of Team Web Access are not visible to you

Explains why some Team Web Access features in TFS 2012 may be hidden due to licence restrictions and how to assign users to the correct access groups for full functionality.
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Windows 8 Issue: Local network is detected as public

Explains why Windows 8 may label Hyper-V virtual networks as public, causing connectivity issues, and provides steps to manually set them as private for proper access.
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Office 2013 Issue: There is not enough free memory to run this program in Outlook 2013

Explains causes and solutions for the “not enough free memory” error in Outlook 2013, including disabling shared folder downloads and adjusting Exchange account settings.
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Office 2013 Issue: Installing Office 2013 breaks Visual Studio 2012

Installing Office 2013 on a system with Visual Studio 2012 RC can cause C++ runtime errors. Apply the July 2012 update to resolve compatibility issues and restore functionality.
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Installing Visual Studio 2010 on Windows 8

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2010 on Windows 8 using a virtual machine, including tips for compatibility, performance, and Team Foundation Server use.
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TFS Service Credential Viewer

Tool for retrieving service credentials from Team Foundation Service (TFS Preview), enabling secure automated API access without manual credential management. Requires Team Explorer 2012.
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Always prompted for credentials in TFS 2010?

Explains why TFS 2010 repeatedly prompts for credentials and how to resolve it by configuring your domain as an intranet site in Internet Explorer settings.
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Installing Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1

Step-by-step guide to downloading and installing Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1, including update requirements, download size, install times, and troubleshooting tips.
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Connecting VS2008 to any TFS2010 Project Collection

Learn how to connect Visual Studio 2008 SP1 to any TFS 2010 project collection using the correct URL format, including compatibility notes for VS2005 and TFS 2010.
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Upgrading to TFS 2010 Beta 1 and SQL Collation

Explains issues upgrading from TFS 2008 to TFS 2010 Beta 1 due to SQL Server collation conflicts, error messages, and the need to align collation settings.
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Solution to connecting to TFS using HTTPS over the Internet from behind ISA

Explains how to resolve TFS connection issues over HTTPS from behind an ISA server by updating Visual Studio registry settings for proxy configuration.
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Installing Visual Studio 2010 Team Suit Beta 1

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2010 Team Suite Beta 1, highlighting setup options, customisation, improved installer, and estimated installation time.
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Installing Windows 7

Step-by-step guide to installing Windows 7 in a virtual environment, covering setup options, first boot, and initial configuration with screenshots.
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Removing a dead Solution Deployment from MOSS 2007

Learn how to manually remove a failed or stuck solution deployment job in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 using Central Administration tools.
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How-To: Allow other users to interact with workflow on your MySite

Learn how to give colleagues access to workflow tasks on your MySite by setting permissions on task lists in SharePoint, including adding users to the Contributors group.
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How-To: Display your Outlook calendar on you’re My Site

Step-by-step guide to adding and configuring the Outlook calendar web part on your SharePoint My Site homepage using Outlook Web Access server settings.
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Updating to Visual Studio 2008 SP1

Guidance on upgrading from Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Beta to SP1, including required tools, steps, and downloads for both Visual Studio and .NET Framework 3.5.
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Connecting to SQL Server using DNS

Explains how to enable Windows Authentication for SQL Server connections via DNS by configuring the SQL Server Browser service and setting up Service Principal Names (SPNs).
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Kerberos and SharePoint 2007

Explains how to configure Kerberos authentication for SharePoint 2007 by setting Service Principal Names (SPNs) in Active Directory for each DNS and port combination.
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SharePoint 3.0 and MOSS 2007 Service Pack 1 Update

Guidance on resolving SharePoint 3.0 and MOSS 2007 Service Pack 1 installation errors, including database version issues and solutions using stsadm commands.
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MOSS SP1 Install Notes

Step-by-step notes for installing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1, including prerequisites, download links, and key resources for a smooth update.
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Installing TFS 2008 from scratch

Step-by-step guide to installing TFS 2008 on a clean server, covering setup with SQL, Reporting Services, SharePoint integration, and troubleshooting authentication issues.
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Team Foundation Server Error 28936

Explains how Team Foundation Server installation fails with error 28936 due to IIS URLScan filter blocking web services, and how removing it resolves the issue.
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TFS Gotcha (server name)

Explains how to fix TFS installation issues caused by server name and proxy settings by editing the hosts file and renaming the server to its fully qualified domain name.
Course

Mastering Azure Repos Training

Azure DevOps Services provide a set of cloud-hosted tools that software teams can use to quickly plan, develop, test, and deliver value in the form of working software. Azure Repos provide public or private Git repositories that enable better collaboration and cleaner code. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common codebase.

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