Integration 101: Octopus and Build Servers

Dalmiro Granas' blog post provides guidance for newcomers on integrating Octopus Deploy into a continuous integration (CI) pipeline. It outlines a structured approach divided into three stages: build, deployment, and integration. The build stage focuses on compiling, packaging, and pushing application binaries to a repository. The deployment stage involves setting up and testing the deployment process within Octopus, including creating releases and using the Octopus CLI tool, Octo.exe, for command-line deployments. The integration stage combines the previous stages by automating deployment triggers from the build process. The post emphasizes understanding each tool's role, avoiding common pitfalls, and using plugins or Octo.exe for effective integration, while also encouraging users to consult documentation and support forums for more complex setups.