Hi All ,
How to achieve CICD In .net Core application using the Localhost deployment in my local system .
"Drop" folder created which is having the published code .using this code , how to deploy in IIS automatically with the help of CICD .
Thanks in advance

Daniel WrightPosted Apr 14, 2025, 8:33 AM
To achieve Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) in a .NET Core application with Localhost deployment on your local system, you can follow these steps:
1. Setting up CICD Pipeline:
- Utilize a CICD tool like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, TeamCity, or GitLab CI/CD to create a pipeline.
- Configure your pipeline to trigger when changes are pushed to your repository.
2. Deployment Steps:
- Once your application is built and packaged, a "Drop" folder containing the published code is created.
- Use a deployment script or tool to automatically deploy the code to IIS.
3. Automated Deployment to IIS:
- Here's a simplified example using PowerShell for IIS deployment:
4. IIS Configuration:
- Ensure IIS is configured on your local system with the necessary features for hosting .NET Core applications.
5. Testing and Monitoring:
- After deployment, test your application in a web browser to ensure it's running correctly.
- Set up monitoring and logging to track the performance and health of your application.
6. Versioning and Rollback:
- Implement versioning in your deployment process to track changes and enable easy rollbacks if needed.
By following these steps and customizing them to fit your specific setup and requirements, you can achieve CICD with Localhost deployment for your .NET Core application on your local system. If you encounter any specific challenges or require further assistance on certain components of this process, feel free to ask for more detailed guidance.