How to: Deploy a SharePoint Solution
You can deploy SharePoint solutions to the SharePoint server on your development computer. The deployment process copies the .wsp file to the SharePoint server, installs the solution, and then activates the Features.
Deploying SharePoint Solutions
To deploy a SharePoint solution to the local SharePoint server
In Solution Explorer, click the project that you want to deploy.
On the Build menu, click Deploy.
The .wsp file is created and installed on the local SharePoint server. Also, the Features are activated.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Customize a SharePoint Solution Package
How to: Add and Remove Features and Items to a Package by Using the Package Designer