Summary
Today you learned about the three methods for deploying ASP.NET applications. Using Copy Project and XCopy deployment have their limits, but they accomplish the task of getting the application files onto a Web server.
Using the deployment projects in Visual Studio .NET is hands-down the best way to deploy any type of application. By extending an installation with custom actions, you can truly create a professional and bulletproof deployment project.
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