DLM Automation 2

Set up the TFS Build plugin

This page shows how to install and set up the DLM Automation TFS Build plugin.

This plugin is an extension to Visual Studio. The machines you install it on must have access to your version-controlled scripts folder.

To install:

  1. If you haven't done so already, on the machines running your build agents, install the latest version of DLM Automation.
  2. Download the TFS Build Plugin.
  3. After the TFSBuildPlugin.vsix installer file has downloaded, double-click it to start the installer. 
  4. When installation is complete, restart Visual Studio.
  5. On the machines running your build agents, open Windows Services (services.msc). 
  6. In the list of services, right-click on Visual Studio Team Foundation Build Service Host [year] and select Restart.

You're now ready to use the plugin. See Use the TFS Build plugin.


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