Microsoft Web Platform Installer vs Release Management for Visual Studio

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Web Platform Installer and Release Management for Visual Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Web Platform Installer

Development

The Microsoft Web Platform Installer is a free tool that makes it simple to download, install and keep up-to-date with the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including IIS, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Studio.

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Release Management for Visual Studio

Development

Release Management for Visual Studio is a tool that helps teams plan, coordinate and manage releases of software built using Visual Studio and other development tools. It provides process guidance, customizable dashboards, and automation capabilities to streamline release workflows.

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