Recovering Data From Source Control Using Azure Repos

Azure Repos leverages standard Git commands for effective data recovery. Whether you need to restore a deleted commit, revert changes, or recover a deleted branch, using Git with Azure Repos provides a seamless experience, combining Git’s robust capabilities with Azure Repos’ streamlined interface.

Git Commands for Data Recovery

If you work in a hybrid environment using both Git and Azure Repos, you have full access to all the native Git data recovery commands. For example, you can use the following commands:

• Restore a deleted commit: Use git reflog to identify the commit and then git cherry-pick or reset as needed.
• Revert changes: Run git revert to undo unwanted changes.
• Recover a deleted branch: Recreate it locally with git checkout -b <branch> <commit_hash> and push the restored branch to Azure Repos.

Graphical Data Recovery with Azure Repos

For users who prefer a visual interface or require a quicker recovery process, Azure Repos offers a user-friendly solution to restore branches:

1. Navigate to the branches section in the Azure Repos interface.
2. Use the search functionality to locate the branch by name.
3. Restore the branch with just a few clicks.

With a clear view of all your branches in the interface, managing and navigating your projects becomes significantly easier.

Next Steps: Purging Data from Source Control

After recovering your necessary data, you might also need to perform clean-up operations such as purging obsolete data from source control. This is an essential step to maintain an efficient and manageable repository.

For more in-depth guidance on using Git with Azure Repos, visit the following resources:

• Azure DevOps Documentation
• Introduction to Git

By leveraging both command-line and graphical tools, you can maintain a resilient and organized source control system with Azure Repos.