TFS to Azure DevOps Migration
Houston, Texas Company - Complete migration from Team Foundation Server (TFS) to Azure DevOps
The Challenge
An established company in Houston, Texas, needed to migrate their version control and project management infrastructure from Team Foundation Server (TFS) to Azure DevOps. This migration was critical to:
- Modernize their development tool stack
- Improve collaboration between teams
- Access the latest Azure DevOps features
- Maintain the integrity of all code history and projects
The project required technical precision, deep knowledge of both platforms, and execution that would not interrupt the development team's daily operations.
The Solution
EB SolTech executed a complete and structured migration, ensuring that all repositories, commit history, work items, and configurations were correctly transferred to Azure DevOps.
Migration Process
- Analysis and Planning: Complete evaluation of current TFS structure, identification of dependencies, and creation of a detailed migration plan.
- Environment Preparation: Azure DevOps configuration with appropriate organizational structure and corresponding permissions.
- Repository Migration: Complete transfer of all Git repositories, preserving all commit history and branches.
- Work Items Migration: Transfer of all work items, including history, attachments, and relationships.
- Validation and Testing: Exhaustive verification that all data was correctly migrated and the team can work without issues.
- Training: Guidance to the team on new features and differences in Azure DevOps.
Results Achieved
Same Timezone
Real-time collaboration thanks to nearshore location, enabling smooth communication during business hours.
Effective Communication
Clear communication in English throughout the project, without language barriers or technical misunderstandings.
Cost Efficient
Significant savings compared to local providers in Texas, maintaining the same quality and professionalism.
Migration Without Disruptions
Migration process executed without affecting the client's daily operations, ensuring business continuity.
Successful Migration
The migration was completed successfully without interruptions to the client's operations. All code history, work items, and configurations were preserved and correctly transferred to Azure DevOps.
The client's team was able to continue working without issues, now with access to modern Azure DevOps features and a more scalable platform for future growth.
Why Nearshore Worked
This project demonstrated the advantages of the nearshore model for companies in the United States:
- Same timezone: Enabled real-time collaboration and immediate communication when needed.
- Smooth communication: The nearshore team communicated effectively in English, without language barriers.
- Cost efficient: The client obtained high-quality services at a more competitive cost than local providers in Texas.
- Technical experience: The team had the deep knowledge necessary to execute a complex migration of this nature.
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