Getting Started articles for Azure DevOps buyers
Use this hub to move from educational reading into feature evaluation, pricing comparison, and install readiness for the problems most associated with getting started.
No More Repeated Setup Prompts When You Switch Projects
In 3.6.0, admins and approved users no longer see the "Required Setup" banner when switching between projects in the same Azure DevOps organisation. Onboard once, work freely across all your projects.
Read article →Configure Workflow Mapping Once for Your Whole Organisation
The setup checklist in 3.6.0 now recognises workflow mapping configured in any project across your organisation. Admins no longer need to re-acknowledge the mapping step every time they switch to a new project.
Read article →Audit Trail: A Full Timeline of Every State Transition in Your Sprint
The Audit Trail view shows a per-sprint, per-work-item timeline of every state change — with timestamps, durations, and expandable event detail. Built for sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Read article →Data & Privacy: In-App Transparency for Security-Conscious Teams
The new Data & Privacy view documents exactly what the extension accesses and stores — no external data transmission, no backend server, read-only ADO access. Built for procurement reviewers and security-conscious rollouts.
Read article →Workflow Mapping for Accurate Azure DevOps Analytics
If your sprint and flow numbers feel off, workflow mapping is usually the root cause. Here is how to map Azure DevOps states so Agile Analytics reports match how your team actually works.
Read article →Getting Started with Agile Analytics: Installation and First Steps
A step-by-step guide to installing Agile Analytics from the Visual Studio Marketplace, configuring it for your Azure DevOps project, and getting your first sprint metrics in minutes.
Read article →How Agile Analytics Works: A Complete Overview
Agile Analytics is an Azure DevOps-native extension that gives your team real-time sprint and flow visibility without sending data to any external server. Learn how it works under the hood.
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