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Surya_N470
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Feb 15, 2024

Code migration from TFVC to Azure Devops TFVC project

We are currently using TFS server and planning to implement Azure Devops server in our organization. Is there any ways to migrate TFS server to Azure Devops TFVC project.

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    Kidd_Ip
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    Mar 16, 2025

    Take this:

     

    1. Upgrade Your TFS Server

    • Ensure your TFS server is upgraded to a version compatible with Azure DevOps Server. The migration tools typically support TFS 2018 Update 3 or later. If you're on an older version, you'll need to upgrade incrementally.

    2. Prepare for Migration

    • Backup Your Data: Create a full backup of your TFS server, including the configuration and collection databases.
    • Clean Up: Remove any unnecessary data, such as unused branches or projects, to streamline the migration process.

    3. Use the Azure DevOps Migration Tool

    • Microsoft provides an official data migration tool that allows you to migrate your entire TFS server, including TFVC repositories, work items, and history, to Azure DevOps.
    • This tool requires you to restore your TFS backup to a temporary SQL Server instance and then perform the migration.

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