Making MSDeploy Work with Robert Schiefer
MSDeploy can do it! Carl and Richard talk to Robert Schiefer about his experiences using MSDeploy to automate complex deployment solutions throughout the enterprise. Robert talks about the fact that MSDeploy is part of WebDeploy and includes a ton of features that are not always obvious - doing far more than just installing software, it can also modify security settings, update registry keys, even handle the deployment of databases using DACPAC. The documentation isn't great, but if you dig around, there's lots of capability there. If you're looking to save money, spend a little time understanding MSDeploy better!
Guests:
Robb Schiefer
Robb Schiefer has been learning and using .NET since 2002. He has worked for small and large companies in various roles ranging from junior developer to architect to director of engineering. He is also a Microsoft MVP, blogger, speaker and co-founder of the Birmingham .NET Meetup. He loves building great team culture, championing Devops, delivering value to customers and helping others learn.
Links:
- CodeDeck http://varianto25.com/playing-cards/code-deck
- WebDeploy http://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy
- WebDeploy Command Line Syntax https://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/dd569106(v=ws.10).aspx
- WebDeploy PowerShell Cmdlets http://www.iis.net/learn/publish/using-web-deploy/web-deploy-powershell-cmdlets
- Octopus Deploy https://octopus.com/
- DACPAC on MSDN https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/ee210546.aspx
- Web Deploy Providers https://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/dd569040(v=ws.10).aspx