TFS 2010 - Deploy to Multiple Servers After Build

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I've configured TFS 2010 to do a build and utilizing the MSBuild arguments, have it deploying to a single server without any issues.

/p:DeployOnBuild=True 
/p:Configuration=Development 
/p:DeployTarget=MSDeployPublish 
/p:MSDeployPublishMethod=RemoteAgent 
/p:MsDeployServiceUrl=http://<insert>/msdeployagentservice 
/p:username=<insert> 
/p:password=<insert>

However, I am now to the point where I'd like to deploy to multiple machines after a build. I wasn't sure if there were some built in mechanisms for doing this, or should I invoke a process to launch a batch file that does this deployment followed by a sync? I was hoping to keep things neat and tidy.

E.g., I could have two build definitions, one for each server, but that seems silly. I was hoping to just build to both servers in one fail swoop without too many outside customizations.

Various answers for this issue here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3519501/tfs2010-build-definition-to-deploy-to-multiple-servers/3544385#3544385 — Arkiliknam, May 31 '12 at 15:41

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 05 '11 at 17:26

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As of TFS 2010 you can customize your build process using the build definition template, this is a much richer way of configuring your build process. Is there a specific reason why you're not using this?

answered Jun 05 '11 at 17:26

thekip

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Have you tried working with Workflow Foundation as of lately? In my experience, it's a rather rocky road. – John Leidegren Sep 21 '11 at 06:35
It's different but to me it's much more visual as to what happens when I build a project – thekip Sep 21 '11 at 08:51
Yeah, been fooling around with it now this morning. I kinda like it... ;) – John Leidegren Sep 21 '11 at 11:57

TFS 2010 - Deploy to Multiple Servers After Build

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