DevOps Skills for Developers with Visual Studio & TFS 2015
DevOps isn’t optional anymore—it’s how modern teams ship faster and reduce production incidents. This course bridges the gap between development and operations, teaching you to automate builds, manage releases, and own your deployments using Visual Studio and TFS 2015.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for .NET developers ready to move beyond code-and-hand-off workflows into full-stack deployment ownership. You’ll gain hands-on confidence with real CI/CD pipelines. Note: TFS 2015 is legacy; Azure DevOps is the modern equivalent, though core concepts transfer directly.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Visual Studio’s build and release capabilities, setting up continuous integration pipelines that catch issues before production. The course covers automated testing integration, artifact management, and deployment strategies—moving from manual releases to reliable, repeatable processes. Expect practical labs where you configure build definitions, manage environments, and troubleshoot common pipeline failures.
Beyond tooling, you’ll understand the DevOps mindset: breaking down silos between dev and ops, monitoring deployments, and responding to failures systematically. Benjamin Day structures this around real-world scenarios, so you’re not just clicking buttons—you’re learning why each step matters for team velocity and system reliability.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- .NET developers: Ready to own your deployment pipeline and reduce handoff friction with operations teams.
- Development leads: Need to upskill teams on CI/CD practices and establish repeatable release processes.
- Build/release engineers: Transitioning from manual processes to automated pipelines using Microsoft tooling.
May not suit:
- Cloud-native teams: If your stack is Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI, the TFS-specific content won’t apply.
- Absolute beginners: Assumes comfort with Visual Studio, .NET projects, and basic version control concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does DevOps Skills for Developers with Visual Studio & TFS 2015 take?
7 hours 6 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it over 2–3 weeks with hands-on labs.
Is TFS 2015 still relevant in 2024?
TFS 2015 is out of mainstream support, but the DevOps principles—CI/CD, automated testing, release management—are timeless. If your organisation still runs TFS 2015, this is essential. Otherwise, the concepts transfer to Azure DevOps or modern alternatives.
Do I need Visual Studio installed to follow along?
Yes. You’ll need Visual Studio 2015 or later and access to a TFS instance (on-premises or Azure DevOps) to complete the hands-on labs effectively.
Will this course teach me cloud deployment (AWS, Azure)?
No—the focus is on TFS and Visual Studio build/release pipelines. Cloud deployment is covered only as a target environment, not as a primary topic.
Course by Benjamin Day on Pluralsight. Duration: 7h 6m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
