Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2015 Cookbook

Chapter 7. Managing Team Foundation Server

	"It's hardware that makes a machine fast… It's software that makes a fast machine slow."
	--Craig Bruce

In this chapter, we will cover the following:

• Diagnosing builds in TFS
• Analyzing the TFS database and configuring test retention policies
• Using Activity and Job Monitoring logs to diagnose TFS issues
• Changing update frequency and forcing a rebuild of the TFS Warehouse
• Configuring TFS Cache settings
• Managing CodeLens in TFS
• Continuous synchronization with TFS Proxy server
• Creating a TFS database back up schedule
• Cleaning up dead workspaces and shelvesets in TFS

Introduction

We are entering the era of self-driven cars; you may ask, "why can't products just maintain themselves?" The Product Teams deliver high-quality ...