Microsoft.Solutions.Framework

I am reading up on Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) nowadays to refresh my memory and to see how it differs from Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). It has greatly evolved since the last time I attended the course.

Here are some resources that are useful for learning MSF:

Microsoft Solutions Framework 4.0 Web-site
This is where you can read and get a preview of MSF 4.0 which is still under works. They have now, MSF for Agile Software Development and MSF for CMMI Process Improvement. You can download the process guidance (beta) from here and read about it.

Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0 Web-site
If you want to get started with MSF 3.0, this is where you can get all the whitepapers and resources. Get the Overview whitepaper if you are new to MSF. You can also read about the MSF Process Model, Team Model and the Diciplines involved.

Visual Studio 2005 Team System: Microsoft Solutions Framework
Read about how Visual Studio 2005 Team System makes MSF (or other process) adoption less painful.

Microsoft Solutions Framework Forum
Have a question on MSF? Why not post it in this forum?


There are some good changes in MSF 4.0. I guessed it is more aligned with the current industrial trends now.