20, where there is no Admin Config UI, you need to manually find out the version by finding out the file version of the file.
In fairness, there is a migration file from the Trial Edition to a "non-trial" version (I understand), and an "upgrade to RTM version" file through the Subscriber channel. TFS 2012 RTM However, in older versions, i.e. through the MSDN Subcriber channel, then the Standard Edition is not available there. Particularly misleading was the availability of a Trial Edition and a WorkGroup Edition, plus various betas, etc. Even at Mix06, I was able to finally locate and exchange emails with a TFS manager remotely, but based on people's lack of familiarity with TFS, it appears to be a niche product along for the ride with Team Suite.Īs I have been following this product since January, it has been puzzling which versions are available and when, with its ownership requirements tangled with its close association with Team Suite in the literature. )Īttending the recent Team Foundation Server launch event clarified a number of topics, but presenters did not appear to have a definitive, single answer to acquiring the product at that time (other than by purchase).
(The rest of this reply is just further boring feedback for MS types. I recall from MS material that a Team Foundation Server CAL is included with Team Suite products. I'm not with MS, but I believe the answer is no. Then each additional CALs are $391.00 US for user CALs or device.
The price is the following: $2,799.00 US for the product.
This is ideal for companies that aren't planing on having more the 5 people connecting to TFS.Īs for the Full version, like I said, you will have to purchase it. The workgroup Edition, oddly enough, doesn't use any CALs *but* is limited to 5 users. What this means is that:ġ) You will need to purchase the product.Ģ) You will need to purchase additionnal CALs.Īnother important thing about Team Foundation Server is that it comes in two flavors! What's also important to understand here is that the Team Foundation Server product will be license like any other Server product. Of course, this is.as of this writting, who know's if Microsoft might change their minds later on but for now, you will need to buy this product from a reseller. The Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server prodcut is **NOT** going to be available for download via the MSDN web site. Regardless of you MSDN subscription level and/or your Certified Partner level. After spending many days trying to figure out this, I've finally understood.įirst of all, let's get one thing straight.