Problem in above solution is that, you would need to execute set command every time before using ANT. You can copy both files from “sample” folder of unzipped content from salesforce. As there is no need of “build.properties” however its good to have it so that the configuration related settings are in different file.

To start with deployment using ANT, we will need “build.xml” and “build.properties” file. What do I need to start deployment using Ant? For deploying Metadata from an organization to another using Salesforce migration ANT tool it retrieves metadata locally while deploying that same data to the same organization. Salesforce Migration Using ANT tool Advantages. What are the advantages of using the Ant tool? The general procedure you will follow when using the Ant Migration Tool to copy metadata from one Salesforce organization to another is: You can use the Ant Migration Tool to retrieve components, create scripted deployment, and repeat deployment patterns. When to use the Ant Migration Tool in Salesforce? The Ant Migration Tool is a Java/Ant-based command-line utility for moving metadata between a local directory and a Salesforce org. What do you need to know about the Ant Migration Tool?

9 How does repetitive deployment work in Salesforce migration?.

8 Why do I get an error message when I install ant?.

7 What can ant be used for in Salesforce?.

6 How to use Apache Ant in Salesforce migration?.

5 Can a change set be migrated using Ant?.

4 What is the Ant Migration Tool in Salesforce?.

2 When to use the Ant Migration Tool in Salesforce?.

1 What do you need to know about the Ant Migration Tool?.

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