- Visual SourceSafe 2005 is a completely self-contained system that requires no other software.
- Some teams or individuals will only need source code control. Visual SourceSafe 2005 is simple, lightweight, and easy to use, and so it is ideally suited for this type of customer.
- The desktop-based nature of Visual SourceSafe is suitable for basic file sharing for teams who need occasional collaboration; it is not intended for scenarios where a high degree of parallel development is required.
- Visual SourceSafe is licensed individually.
Visual Studio Team Foundation Server
- Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server is a server-based system that leverages several Microsoft technologies: IIS, SharePoint Services and SQL Server 2005.
- Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server supports the full spectrum of software configuration management functionality for projects that requires a detailed level of requirements management, auditing, and project management.
- Team Foundation Server picks up where Visual SourceSafe 2005 leaves off in these respects. Its server-based nature is ideal for geographically distributed teams.
- Team Foundation Server is licensed on a server and CAL (client access license) model. For customers who will be adopting one of the Visual Studio Team System client components, using Team Foundation Server is the obvious choice, from a cost perspective.
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