Hi.

Now that Windows 8 has been 'officially' releassed, I am planning to upgrade all my bits and pieces,  and am wondering if any implications for Strataframe

Is SF  ok with Visual Studio 2012

Is SF ok with Sql Server 2012

Is SF ok with Windows 8

Thanks

Gerard

I know I made Windows 8 sound bad , but honestly I like it pretty well.  I like it a little better than Windows 7, so don't let my "ragfest" alter your decision there.  But in regards to upgrading, the recommended order would be to load in this order:

1. Load Visual Studio 2012 as it will load side-by-side with VS2010.  Also, you can use TFS 2010 with VS 2012, which is what we are doing, as updating TFS from version to version is always a bit of a bugger and so we plan carefully for this.
   
2. Next, I would load SQL Server 2012.  You can upgrade your existing instance or create a new one if you have this need.  If this is the SQL Server that you have TFS on, be sure to BACK IT UP!!!!!!  There can be some upgrade issues anytime you go from version to version, so protect your backside!!
   
3. As for TFS server, I would do this last, once you have everything else working.  The TFS client in VS2012 works perfectly with TFS Server 2010.  So you can skip this for now and be working instead of messing around with the server.  However, if you DO plan on updating your server, make sure that you have a very clean backup and then proceed when you can have some down-time.  There are some online articles that you can look at that will give you the play-by-play.  Since I have not yet gone through this myself, I don't feel qualified to tell you all of the necessary components.  But once I do, I will let you know if there are any sticky wickets.
   

Thanks Trent,
About Windows 8, the reason for not upgrading right now are based on drivers from Dell, and this usually takes a lot of time whenever I need to upgrade the OS, usually I change computers, but the one I have is just 1 year old so there is no need to be replaced, but before upgrading it I have to make sure it will go smooth and have all backups available.

I like Windows 8 and will upgrade to it as soon as Dell releases all drivers for my computer and printers.

I like your upgrade path for the rest, makes sense and will allow me to keep using TFS2010 for a while and this is a must, I heavily depend on TFS it has saved me many times.

Edhy Rijo

Makes sense, Edhy.  I have had pretty good luck across the board with the drivers, etc.  Heck, this is the 3rd OS my motherboard and CPU have gone through.  I have upgraded RAM, drives, etc., but my Core i7 922 is still doing great.  I will wait until the next generation of CPU is released to upgrade.  I have, however, upgraded my video card significantly as well. 

You are right about TFS as well.  It is hard to imagine development without these days.