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2018 5

  1. Using Azure CLI to open Kubernetes dashboard
  2. Adding SQL IaaS extension into a disconnected Azure Stack
  3. Oh! No! The Azure EA portal converted my MSDN/VSTS subscription into EA subcription
  4. Disk partition in Azure VMs - using ARM Templates to specify disk configurations
  5. Strategies to realizing Cost Savings in Azure

2017 7

  1. Logical Volume Manager(LVM) with RedHat RHEL VMs in Azure and custom partitioning
  2. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
  3. Different ways of slicing and dicing OMS Log Data in Azure - VM Creation
  4. ARM Template - combining Application Gateway and enabling diagnostic logging into OMS
  5. List of applications that Azure Stack registers in the AAD Tenant
  6. Experiencing Azure Stack in Public Azure – by using Azure Stack policy module to an Azure Subscription or a Resource Group
  7. TFS over the years and upgrade cycle

2016 5

  1. Creating an ARM service deployment endpoint in VSTS
  2. Azure CLI - xPlat from Ubuntu
  3. Azure Monitoring of Linux systems - Installing OMS Agent on Linux
  4. RDP to a Linux VM in Azure
  5. Truly embracing Open Source Software development by Microsoft

2015 12

  1. Azure Internet Of Things (IOT) Suite
  2. Increasing CORE quota limits in Azure
  3. Isolating Enterprise Projects in Project Server similar to separated Team Projects in TFS
  4. Azure from a Linux (MAC) Environment–Install Linux, Install Azure CLI and work with Azure (SUSE)
  5. Using ARM Client to explore Azure Resources
  6. Azure ARM templates–Tips on using Outputs
  7. Using Azure ARM Template’s OUTPUT section
  8. Deleting “TEAM” created in Team Projects in TFS
  9. Git into VSO and using Build vNext to pipeline into Azure deployment slots.
  10. VI love for the *nix coders and programmers - VsVim mode in Visual Studio - VsVim
  11. The Headless Cloud Nano Server
  12. Some consideration on TFS SETUP (or TFS ADMIN) account

2014 15

  1. Cloud deployment on a developers finger tips
  2. How to get access to the Azure Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) SDK download.
  3. Microsoft .NET is now Open Source and Cross Platform (Linux and Macs)
  4. TFSWITDDLADMIN – consequences of removing this user from the collection databases - TF400703 error
  5. Cross platform apps with Visual Studio 2013
  6. NuGet Package Restore Error–NuGet package(s) are missing.
  7. Removing a TFS Work Item permanently
  8. Cloning a GIT based Team Project Created in AZURE - Visual Studio Online (VSO)
  9. Integrated End-To-End DevOps LifeCycle from the Azure Portal
  10. Developer– Virtual Machine Capabilities unleashed in BUILD 2014 specifically for DEVS
  11. BUILD 2014 –TIDAL WAVE of platform and technology announcements
  12. InstallShield and Team Build on TFS
  13. Developer – Go Cloud forth and conquer
  14. HOW TO: Grant Project Manager’s privileges in TFS but without outright granting Project Administrator privileges
  15. Default Set of Reports that come Out of the Box (OOB) with TFS 2013.

2013 10

  1. Errors during TFS 2013 install–and how I worked past them
  2. Run various Linux distributions with applications on Azure Cloud
  3. TF31002: Unable to connect to this Team Foundation Server - When switching from one TFS Server to another using same Visual Studio session
  4. How to build previous versions of SRC code using TFS Build and Build Agent?
  5. How to connect from Visual Studio 2012 on Win 8 host to TFS running on a VM using Loopback adapter
  6. Cool new feature in Office 365 and Office 2013–Inline apps in Outlook, Word etc.,.
  7. TFS 2012 - Installing Remote SharePoint Extensions on a standalone SP server on Windows 2012
  8. How to edit TFS 2012 Build definitions and make changes to the Builds
  9. TFS announces Git Support–WooHa
  10. TFS Build definitions – How do I sort and organize a large number Build definitions?

2012 8

  1. TFS 2010 – Revoking database privileges to TFS accounts during normal operation
  2. TFS 2010 Backup tool(wizard) fails to launch
  3. Bring back the colors–Visual Studio Team responds to User feedback while in VS 11 Beta mode.
  4. Windows Server 8 – Hyper-V –I call it Uber virtualization
  5. TFS 2010 Build - Controlling QtAgent32.exe (the test agent process) startup and termination from within Build workflow
  6. TFS 2010 Power Tools – PowerShell Gems
  7. TFS 2010 : How to apply check-in policies to only certain branches or folders
  8. TFS 2010 – Application Tier Version Control Cache Configuration details

2011 16

  1. Excel Dashboards on Project Portal for TFS 2010 “failed to refresh”
  2. AWESOMENESS in its most AWESOME form - Hyper-V coming to Windows 8 desktop - aka Client versions
  3. Virtualization! Virtualization–what you should consider when going virtual. Some storage best practices for Hyper-V
  4. Two new Certifications achieved this year
  5. TFS 2010–Test Case Attachment Cleanup tool
  6. Connecting to TFS from Microsoft Test Manager aka MTM
  7. FunAnimalCards– An interactive application for toddlers published in the Windows Phone marketplace
  8. TFS 2010 – Application Tier Version Control Cache Configuration
  9. Error: TF14908: Access Denied: User DOMAINUserName needs ManageBranch permission(s) for $/ParentBranch.
  10. HOW TO: Associate Automation for Test Cases in Visual Studio 2010
  11. TFS WITs – Running Hierarchical queries of WITs to pull linked Parent/Child items and flattening the list for sorts.
  12. HOW TO: Move SRC code from one Team Project Collection (TPC) to another TPC
  13. HOW TO: Add a new Build Quality filter for builds in the TFS 2010
  14. Internet Explorer 9–the fastest browser in the market released to the world–Go get it and enjoy your life
  15. Windows Phone 7–tips and tricks
  16. Windows Phone DEV - How to share storyboard animations and use them optimally in page transitions

2010 9

  1. HOW TO: Access Hidden Features in Windows Phone
  2. Microsoft introduces Rapid Application Development (RAD) with LightSwitch release
  3. My First Windows Phone Application
  4. Different Configuration Screens for TFS 2010
  5. AD User Attribute conundrums – Reading a AD User Attribute when its value is “<Not Set>”
  6. Visual Studio – Vanishing solution node when adding projects
  7. Mega Data Centers, Cloud Computing and Windows Azure
  8. How to: Checking in another user’s changes in TFS
  9. How to use Fiddler to capture HTTPS sessions and convert to a VSTS Web Test

2009 21

  1. TFS for SourceSafe users
  2. Views that are possible in Visual Studio 2010 Architecture Edition
  3. Bing It. Bing It. Bring it on
  4. Make Web Not War – from Microsoft
  5. google76e1524b59ed7825.html
  6. DeepZoomPix – Stunning VISUAL Demos – Integrated use of Silverlight, DeepZoom and the Azure Services Platform
  7. IE8 Officially released – Top features and highlights
  8. MIX 09 announcements – IIS at MIX 2009: Extensions, Web Application Gallery, Web Platform Installer
  9. Example of Integrating Live ID Web Authentication to your Web Sites
  10. Engineering Enhancements to Windows7 based on feedback
  11. Some more love for Windows Live
  12. A Little love for Windows Live – How easily Kylie uploads and shares photos
  13. Windows Azure bringing Cloud computing to the mainstream
  14. Windows Live Essentials – free download
  15. google76e1524b59ed7825
  16. Cool new nifty feature in Live Search
  17. Live Services – Training material videos now available
  18. Managing consent after granting “Delegated Authentication” to a website
  19. Walkthrough of using the Web Platform Installer
  20. Microsoft Web Platform Installer 1.0 Released
  21. Cool Isn’t it? – I Shipped a Management Pack Mug

2008 14

  1. SCOM Management Pack for Team Foundation Server 2008 has been posted.
  2. Live Services Jumpstart 2009 – Los Angeles, Dec 1st and 2nd
  3. Windows Live-ID Screen customization capability for Sign-UP and Sign-IN Pages.
  4. Patterns and Practices (p&p) – Slew of releases
  5. Azure Services Platform
  6. Live Mesh Technology
  7. Very cool feature from Microsoft Outlook Connector
  8. Management Pack for Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  9. SilverLight 2 Beta 2 announced to the world
  10. Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR CTP14
  11. Offline viewing of TFS Process Guidance Documents
  12. Hyper-V - Windows Virtualization
  13. How to categorize VSTS tests in the Reports?
  14. Web Test - Some Differences in VS2008 and VS2005

2007 12

  1. Viewing all Work Item Fields of a Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  2. Offline Viewing of TFS Process Guidance documentation
  3. VSTS 2008 TFS Power Tools Released
  4. MSBuild team seeking feedback on priority of features
  5. Creating Fake or Dummy builds in TFS 2008
  6. Team system data - Power Tools
  7. ALM Assessment - different flavors
  8. Webcast on - How to get started with an ALM assessment
  9. UI differences at first glance between VS2005 and VS2008
  10. ALM Assessment - Webcast
  11. HOW TO: Filter Tests by various criteria in VSTS Reports
  12. Why I chose to blog?