How do I execute a command on a successful build on TFS2010?

Question

I've got TFS2010 up and running and building a webdeploy deployment package.

Into my directory:

C:\TFS-BUILDS\Example Build\Example Build_20100414.44\_PublishedWebsites

I get the following two directories:

WebsiteName
WebsiteName_Package

All I want to do is run the following command on a successful build - to deploy the site:

WebsiteName_Package\WebsiteName.deploy /Y

How can I customize the build process template to actually run that package? Under TFS 2010 you have to use the process templates (no more TFSBuild.csproj stuff).

I've tried duplicating the DefaultProcessTemplate.xaml file, but it basically kills my Visual Studio when I open it.

How can I edit the .xaml by hand to run this simple command on a successful build

Answer 1

Towards the end of Chapter 21 of a book I co-authored, I talk about customizing the build process in 2010 and give the XAML snippets on what to add where. It might help you. Take a look here

• Professional Application Lifecycle Management with Visual Studio 2010

Contains the build chapter - Chapter 21 (as a free download) and the sample code on the Wrox website.