Migration from TFS to Azure DevOps
International High-Tech Corporation
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About the client:
A global leader in scientific instruments for molecular and materials research, sought to modernize its development infrastructure. With the industry shifting towards cloud-based solutions and some software vendors requiring cloud adoption, transitioning from Azure DevOps Server (on-prem) to Azure DevOps Services (cloud) became a strategic priority. The move promised better scalability, security, and ROI, making it an essential step in their technological evolution.
Challenges:
The migration was particularly complex due to:
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A long evolution from TFS to Azure DevOps Server, accumulating years of legacy components and data.
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The need to transition from Hosted XML Process Model to Inherited Process Model, ensuring continuity while unlocking modern customization capabilities.
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Handling a large-scale migration with minimal downtime to avoid disrupting ongoing development.
Ycon's solution:
Ycon was selected for its ability to demonstrate clear ROI, backed by a meticulously structured execution plan. Our approach included:
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Comprehensive analysis – Identifying dependencies, risks, and optimal migration paths.
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Close collaboration with Microsoft – Working with Microsoft’s product team to adapt migration tools to the project's specific complexities.
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Process model transformation – Ensuring seamless adaptation from Hosted XML to Inherited Process Model, maintaining workflow integrity.
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Seamless data migration – Preserving all historical records, configurations, and work items with full data integrity and minimal impact.
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Proactive problem-solving & hands-on development – Our team actively worked on code adjustments and process customization, ensuring a smooth transition while adapting legacy components to the new system. Our ability to think outside the box and quickly resolve issues played a key role in the project's success.
Client's benefits:
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Successful migration to Azure DevOps Services, enabling cloud-based efficiency, security, and scalability.
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Enhanced workflow management, thanks to the improved customization features of the inherited process model.
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Minimal disruption, with development teams continuing their work seamlessly throughout the migration.
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Improved collaboration, leveraging modern DevOps capabilities for better project visibility and team efficiency.
With expert execution and strategic planning, Ycon transformed a highly complex migration into a seamless cloud transition, empowering the customer with a modern, scalable DevOps environment.
By providing these solutions, we significantly improved the organization’s DevOps operations, ensuring a smooth migration and ongoing efficiency in their development processes.