- Version control
- Code backup
Business Intelligence Developer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are some issues with stability, but I have reduced the time I spend merging code.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
I have spent less time merging code from developers.
What needs improvement?
They can improve the stability and merging features, especially with SSIS.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used this version for four months, and previously I was using TFS2010 for two years.
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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No issues encountered.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were some minor issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
How are customer service and support?
Customer Service:
I have not needed to contact them.
Technical Support:I have not needed to contact them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used MS Source Safe and TFS was just the logical progression.
What about the implementation team?
We did it in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You could use a less expensive product, but if you need integration with MS Visual Studio this is the best product.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The system admins evaluated a few products.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Developer at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
I will choose this platform again and again.
Valuable Features:
TFS is a very Easy to use product,, Scalable and Configurable. It is very well integrated into a native development environment , with massive reporting services. TFS helps not only to manage R&D groups but to easily create , change and implement work processes rapidly.
TFS provides end to end Application Life Cycle management capabilities ,
Room for Improvement:
It is windows only product
Other Advice:
We chose TFS because it was the native choice for .Net development. Although in the bank there are other ALM products (separated for bugs, demands, deployments), we insisted on using a complete one solution for our new development projects, and as for now, TFS is doing its way to become a mainstream product for .Net based develoment projects.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Specialist in IT Security at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Has good scalability and works efficiently for the application's task management
Pros and Cons
- "It is a stable solution."
- "The solution's server for deployment needs to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for creating a by-log and setting up the IPV. Also, we use it for the two-part deployment process. It helps us with application life cycle management and task management.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to build and deploy the package simultaneously.
What needs improvement?
The solution's server, in terms of deployment, needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. I rate its stability ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. I rate its scalability eight out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used a solution called In-House Coding, developed by our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was straightforward. I rate the process an eight out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's cost is relatively high. I rate its pricing six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
Before choosing TFS, they need to check the development program used earlier by their company. If they have used something linear to Microsoft, then TFS is an apt tool for them.
I rate it eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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