synchronize tfs or project work items with outlook tasks

Is it possible to synchronize tfs (2008 or 2010) or project 20开发者_JAVA百科10 work items with outlook tasks (without the project server)? Is it possible to send a work item from tfs or project 2010 as an outlook task?

Short answer: Yes

Option 1: Server side

• You can connect a Sharepoint Tasks list with Outlook

You get the items into Sharepoint by:

• I am sure project has some pretty good Sharepoint integration (not 100% but I think it does)
• You can use the TFS Integration Platfrom to do a two way sync from TFS to Sharepoint http://tfsintegration.codeplex.com/

Option 2: Client side only (no server)

So the best option in this regard is to use a tool that makes it look like your work items are inside Outlook and give you the same facilities as tasks. Remember Work Items have a lot more fields and statuses than Tasks so you can't do a direct link without loosing information.

I would recommend using Team Companion which I think is your best solution.