TFS non windows users

Question

How can I add non windows users to my team foundation server 2012 express edition? We work with an outsourcing company and we would like a set up where TFS express edition is ac

Answer 1

On premise TFS only supports Windows auth (either local or domain).

I would suggest you look at using Team Foundation Service (TFS in the cloud) for this project. It's currently free and uses Microsoft live accounts instead.

Answer 2

Not sure about 2012, but previous versions of TFS could be managed on a Workgroup. You would need to create local accounts for all your users. And even domain users would need to authenticate each time.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms252507.aspx