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Can TFS 2012 express be used with Visual Studio 2005?


We are using VS2005 Professional edition and looking at source control options. Can TFS 2012 express be used with VS2005?


Solution

  • Check the table which describes the level of support that's guaranteed with each client version in the following link:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/server/compatibility?view=azure-devops-2020#visual-studio-and-team-explorer

    Visual Studio/Team Explorer                TFS 2012 support notes
    
        Visual Studio 2005            Version control available by using MSSCCI provider
    

    Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server MSSCCI Provider: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21109