TFS 2010 Automated Build Server

Question

Hi There!

I'm looking to create an automatic build server which runs either when the developer check in changes to a solution or a certain time frame is reached (say 24 hours).

I've looked around, and from what I understand - VS2010 has a different CI to older version, and as such, I can't find much information regarding such a process.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Byron Cobb.

Answer 1

Both of your suggested options are built into the Build definition in TFS 2010.

Go to: TFS Explorer->Builds->New Build Definition->Trigger

Answer 2

Here's a good tutorial to get you started:

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/jasonz/archive/2009/10/21/tutorial-getting-started-with-tfs-in-vs2010.aspx