TFS 2017：服务器重启或Windows更新后触发构建的最优方案

Great question! Let's break down both parts of your scenario clearly:

Does TFS 2017 natively support triggering builds on server reboot events? #

TFS 2017 doesn’t have a built-in feature that directly listens for Windows reboot events to kick off builds. But you can work around this by combining Windows native tools with TFS’s existing capabilities:

• Leverage Windows Task Scheduler: Set up a task that triggers on specific reboot-related system events (common event IDs to watch are 6005, which logs when the OS finishes booting up, or 1074 for shutdown/restart initiations).
• Trigger the TFS build from the task: Configure the task to run either the TFS command-line utility tf build queue or a small script that calls the TFS REST API to queue your target build definition.

Is running a PowerShell script on startup a viable alternative? #

Absolutely—this is a straightforward, reliable approach, and here’s how to implement it:

1. Write your PowerShell script: Include logic to queue your TFS build. For example, using the TFS command-line tool (make sure TFS client tools are installed on the VM):

   # Queue a build using TFS command-line
   tf build queue /collection:http://your-tfs-server:8080/tfs/YourCollectionName /definition:"Your Target Build Definition"
   

   Or if you prefer the REST API (no TFS client tools required):

   $tfsUrl = "http://your-tfs-server:8080/tfs/YourCollectionName/YourProjectName/_apis/build/builds?api-version=2.3"
   $buildDefinitionId = 123 # Replace with your build definition's ID
   $body = @{
       definition = @{ id = $buildDefinitionId }
   } | ConvertTo-Json
   
   Invoke-RestMethod -Uri $tfsUrl -Method Post -ContentType "application/json" -Credential (Get-Credential)
   

2. Set the script to run on startup:
   • Task Scheduler (recommended): Create a new task with a trigger set to "At startup", then set the action to run powershell.exe -File "C:\Path\To\Your\Script.ps1". Configure the task to run with an account that has permissions to queue builds in TFS and access the VM’s resources.
   • Startup folder shortcut: Place a shortcut to the script in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp (for all users) or the user-specific startup folder if you only need it to run for one account.

Key tips to keep in mind #

• Verify the account running the script/task has the "Queue builds" permission for your target TFS build definition.
• Test the script manually first to confirm it can successfully queue the build before setting it to run automatically.
• For reboot-triggered workflows, use event ID 6005 (OS startup complete) instead of shutdown events—it ensures the system is fully ready to run the build process.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Evgeny