Important Information regarding Visual Studios 2008 Beta 2
We know many of you have been testing the Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 VPC images, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/default.aspx. It has been brought to our attention that the current Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 VPC images will expire on November 1, 2007, rather than March 15, 2008 as originally announced. It is strongly encouraged that you take all necessary steps before November 1, 2007 to back up all your projects and move your Team Foundation Server data to an alternate location. For instructions on moving your TFS data please refer to the article Moving Team Foundation Server, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms404879(vs.90).aspx, located on the MSDN Library.
REQUEST: As this change impacts many members of the community, assistance you can provide spreading the word is greatly appreciated. So please share this information with the community any where you see fit – blogs, web sites, user groups, newsletters, etc.
For the latest information and up to date information on this please refer to the Visual Studio Developer Center, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/default.aspx
A short Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is listed below:
A. This is still being researched, however, currently the understanding is that customers will NOT be able to access their date after November 1st unless the data is moved to an alternate installation location.
A. Again there is still research being done, however, from the current understanding of the problem resetting the system date back DOES NOT re-enable the OS image.
If we have any further information to share will be sure to let you know.
Thank you for helping us spread the word.