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More on using the StyleCop TFS 2010 Build Activity– handling settings files
Richard Fennell Aug 16, 2011 · 2 min read · Uncategorised ·
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In a recent build I wanted a bit more control over rules used by StyleCop; in the past I have just tended to have the correct ruleset in the Program FilesStyleCop directory and be done with that. This time I wanted to make sure different rules were associated with different given solutions.
The StyleCop build activity …

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Do you find editing TFS Build Process Templates slow?
Richard Fennell Aug 9, 2011 · 1 min read · Uncategorised ·
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… of course you do.
Microsoft have today released a patch to improve performance and reliability of workflow designer which should help with the Build Process Template design surface.
See Buck Hodges blog for details

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Still time to propose sessions for DDDNorth
Richard Fennell Aug 8, 2011 · 1 min read · Uncategorised ·
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It is great to see a good wide selection of proposed sessions for DDDNorth, many from new speakers to the DDD events, which is always nice to see.
There is still time for you to get involved and propose a session. Go on you know you want to….

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Where do I find the product key for Team Explorer Everywhere?
Richard Fennell Aug 3, 2011 · 1 min read · Uncategorised ·
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When TEE is installed you have to provide a product key if you do not wish to run it in 90 day trial mode. Those of you used to using MSDN Subscriber downloads would guess you press the Key button next to the Download button and a product will be provided. However this is not the case, all you get is the message the …
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Linking a TFS work item to a specific version of a document in SharePoint
Richard Fennell Aug 2, 2011 · 2 min read · Uncategorised ·
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SharePoint in my opinion is a better home for a Word or Visio requirements document than TFS. You can use all the SharePoint document workspace features to allow collaboration in the production of the document. When you have done enough definition to create your projects user stories or requirement then you can create …
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DDD in t’North
Richard Fennell Jul 27, 2011 · 1 min read · Uncategorised ·
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It was announced at DDDSW that there will be a DDD event on the 8th October 2011 in Sunderland, DDD North. As of today, session submission is now open. Why not proposes one yourself?
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More tips and tricks using my Typemock custom build activity with TFS 2010 build
Richard Fennell Jul 26, 2011 · 2 min read · Uncategorised ·
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Every time I add the Typemock Isolator custom activity to a TFS 2010 build I learn something new that eases the process. In the past I have posted on the basic process to get the activity into your build, and I would also draw your attention to the ALM rangers guide to build customisation, which provides loads of …
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More on running multiple TFS build controllers on a single VM
Richard Fennell Jul 25, 2011 · 2 min read · Uncategorised ·
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I have been having a on-going project to run multiple build controllers on a single VM. Today I needed to reconfigure a on of the controllers to point at a different TPC. You have to do this the correct way to avoid problems.
My error log was full of
_Http communication failure:
_Exception Message: Cannot listen on …

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WP7 update fails when using laptop docking station, works when direct to laptop
Richard Fennell Jul 22, 2011 · 1 min read · Uncategorised ·
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When I plugged my WP7 LG-E900 today it told me there was a update. When I tried to install this it failed, twice. So I changed USB cable and plugged it directly into a port on my laptop, not my usually phone syncing cable plugged into my laptops docking station, and it worked.
So not sure if it a USB cable quality …

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WP7 update fails when using laptop docking station, works when direct to laptop
Richard Fennell Jul 22, 2011 · 1 min read · Uncategorised ·
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When I plugged my WP7 LG-E900 today it told me there was a update. When I tried to install this it failed, twice. So I changed USB cable and plugged it directly into a port on my laptop, not my usually phone syncing cable plugged into my laptops docking station, and it worked.
So not sure if it a USB cable quality …

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