Following the path of Team Foundation Server has not always been easy. The occasional frequent Error 32000 experienced during installation of the earlier Betas and CTPs was almost enough to make the less stoic enthusiast run a mile. Fortunately that should be well behind us now.

The TFS B3 experience is much improved and many people (Eg. Jeff Beehler, Sam Gentile, Etienne) are reporting success during the installation so long as they RTFM.

Rick LaPlante has some must read information here () concerning the Go-Live license for TFS Beta 3.

My first big plus for B3 is the ability to connect to TFS using a workgroup computer. This allows me to run VSTS RC on my laptop and then run up TFS in a single-server configuration virtual machine when I need it for demos etc. THis is a must have for presentations and working on the road.

Stay tuned for more on TFS B3 soon.