Build and Release Management using TFS 2015

PT10375
Training Summary
Team Foundation Server 2015 and Visual Studio Team Services offer a completely redeveloped build system and Microsoft is in the process of rolling out a new system for Release Management.This 2-day course focuses on building and releasing .NET applications using these new systems. It focuses on the new scriptable, cross-platform build system introduced in TFS 2015 and how to use it. The course briefly looks at the current version of Release Management for Visual Studio 2015 but then deep dives into Release Management vNext. Release Management vNext is currently in preview in Visual Studio Team Services and in TFS 2015 Update 2.If you are eager to learn how to implement DevOps practices designed to streamline your build and release processes using TFS or VSTS, this is the course for you.The content in this course is a subset of our 3-day "DevOps using Visual Studio 2015" course.This course includes hands-on labs to reinforce practical skills and ensure you're ready to use the tools on your return to your workplace.
Prerequisites
Attendees should be familiar with Visual Studio and the basic use of Team Foundation Server or Visual Studio Team Services.
Duration
2 Days/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This course is designed for .NET developers, TFS Administrators and Build masters. It is a hands-on look at various technologies rather than a high-level management overview.
Course Topics
  • A Lap around the Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Family
  • Configuring your Build environment
  • Authoring Our First Build Definition
  • A Closer Look at Builds
  • Customizing Your Build Process
  • Other Build Enhancements and Features
  • Overview of Release Management
  • Release Management for Visual Studio 2015
  • Release Management vNext
  • Configuring Environments
  • Defining a Release Workflow for On-Premises Servers
  • Defining a Release Workflow for Azure

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