How to link a database to TFVC

This topic explains how to link a database to Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC).

1. In Database Explorer, right-click the database you want to link to source control and select Source Control > Link Database to Source Control.

Alternatively, select Database > Link Database to Source Control on the ribbon.

2. On the Link page of the Link Database to Source Control dialog, click Create New Repository Create New Repository in the Source control repository field.

Note

The previously linked repository will be selected by default.

3. In the Source Control Repository Properties dialog that opens, select Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) as a source control system from the Source control system dropdown list and do the following:

  • Specify Server URL.
  • Choose Authentication type.
  • Depending on the authentication type you choose, specify User name and Password for the TFVC server or Token. The default authentication type is Azure DevOps Server (formerly TFS) Windows, which uses Windows authentication for TFVC login.
  • Specify the Database folder. To do this, click Browse Browse to choose the folder where a SQL script will be stored.
  • Optional: The Repository name is automatically derived from the server URL. However, you can specify a different name of the repository.

Note

Contact your system administrator to get proper settings for the server URL, username, and password.

Link DB to TFVC

4. Optional: Click Test to verify that the database can be successfully connected to source control.

5. Click OK to apply the changes and close the Source Control Repository Properties dialog.

6. Select a database development model: dedicated and shared.

7. Click Link to establish the connection between the database and source control.

Linked DB

The Refresh progress window opens automatically, showing the stages of the refresh operation. The linked database gets the following icon in Database Explorer:

Linked DB

Note

If you get the error - Can not find local client for TFVC error - and cannot link a database to TFVC, install Team Foundation Server Object Model:

Download dbForge Studio for SQL Server and try it absolutely free for 30 days!

Want to Find out More?

Overview

Overview

Take a quick tour to learn all about the key benefits delivered by dbForge Studio for SQL Server.
All Features

All features

Get acquainted with the rich features and capabilities of the Studio in less than 5 minutes.
Request a demo

Request a demo

If you consider employing the Studio for your business, request a demo to see it in action.
Ready to start using dbForge Studio for SQL Server?
Download a free 30-day trial