Deploying the site

Rachel · March 21st, 2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Imar

Yes, that's what the tool does. That's also the reason why I publish *locally*. E.g. I let VWD create a deployable folder for me through the Publish tool on my local machine. Then I take the local copy, delete what I don't want to sync (databases maybe, temporary documents and so on) and then FTP the resulting files to a production server.

Imar

Thanks Imar:

How do I "let VWD create a deployable folder for me through the Publish tool"? Is that in the book?

I downloaded something called Web Deployment Project that works with VS and its under the Build menu which states "Add Web Deployment Project" but I don't know how to use it or if I should use it. Is that what you're talking about?

Rachel

Imar · March 21st, 2009, 11:24 AM

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How do I "let VWD create a deployable folder for me through the Publish tool"? Is that in the book?

Using the Publish tool. Right-click the site and choose Publish Web Site. It then creates a *copy* of the site which you can clean up before you send it to your remote host.

And no, I wasn't talking about Web Deplyment Projects. You may not need it, although it can be useful. For more info: http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archi...06/429723.aspx

Cheers,

Imar