TFS Windows SharePoint Services 3 Version Error

While checking the Event Viewer(Application) Errors on the  TFS Application Tier for an unrelated issue I noticed and error for Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) and found the following: Error: Event Type:        Error Event Source:    Windows SharePoint Services 3 Event Category:                Topology Event ID:              5617 Date:                     12/19/2009 Time:                    8:04:56 PM User:                     N/A Computer:          TFSAppTier Description: The schema version (3.0.149.0) of the database WSS_Content_123 on TFSDataTier is not consistent with the expected database schema version (3.0.151.0) on TFSAppTier.  Connections to this database…

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TFS2010 Build Service Configuration Error

While setting up the Build Service for TFS2010 I ran in to an issue with TFS_BUILDSERVICE (Visual Studio Team Foundation Build Service Host) service unable to start. The fix for the issue was found by checking the System Event viewer and reading the errors below. Once all of the dependent services were enabled, the build configuration completed successfully. *The Remote Access Connection Manager service, Remote Access Auto Connection Manger and Telephony services must all be enabled in order to start the  Visual Studio Team…

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How To Restore Your Recycle Bin on Vista

So I accidentally deleted the Recycle Bin on my Desktop by selecting all items and deleting. Well I thought a simple undo delete would fix the issue but unfortunately it restored everything except for the Recycle Bin. I performed a quick Google Search and found the quickest fix possible. Figured this could be useful to others so here you  go.. By: Ramesh Srinivasan / WinHelpOnline.Com Restore Recycle Bin icon to the Desktop Click Start, type Control desk.cpl,,@Web and press Enter…

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Magento eCommerce Open Source Application Installation

Magento is basically a Business CMS/Shopping cart application designed to take online businesses to the next level. While on Template Monster I browsed for great eCommerce templates and found the Magento templates to have the look and functionality that I expect for a business. They have a free edition which is limited to basic functionality and then there’s the Enterprise edition which is designed for a mature successful company. The project took a total of 30minutes for me to install…

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TFS-Team Foundation Server Useful Links

Here’s quick list that I put together to use as a reference for making changes and staying up to date with TFS information. Visual Studio Gallery – http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/en-us MSDN Team System Home – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/default.aspx Team System Downloads – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/dd408375.aspx TFS Virtual Image – This image contains a full TFS installation as well as Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite. go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=120876. TFS Power Tools – Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition Power Tools go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=120940 TFS MSDN Library – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fda2bad5.aspx Make Basic Customizations…

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