Is it possible to deploy a SharePoint WSP without causing an IIS Reset?

Question

Hi All, I'm working in SharePoint 2010 and have been unable to deploy (or retract) my WSP without causing an IISReset. Here's my situation:

•The solution contains:

•Fields •One content type •A page layout based on the content type •A bunch of images that go into the style library

•There is ZERO code in the solution

•I've manually edited the manifest.xml

•Removed the assembly, so nothing would get deployed to the GAC •Set ResetWebServer="False" in the Solution tag

Still, every retract or deploy takes down ALL web applications on the server. Is there any way even to restrict it just to one web app? Thanks!

edit: additional info - I'm packaging up the WSP and deploying with powershell commands, but I get the same behavior even if I deploy through Central Admin.

Answer 1

You should use Sandbox solution, they do not require any downtime.

Sandbox solution are limited compare to farm solution but you should be able to do everything you need with it.