This section contains information to consider when you build projects on multiple-processor or multiple-core systems.
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Using Multiple Processors to Build Projects
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Describes how MSBuild works in systems that have multiple processors or multiple cores.
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Building Multiple Projects in Parallel
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Describes how to increase build speed by using the /maxcpucount switch and the BuildInParallel task parameter.
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Using Memory Efficiently When You Build Large Projects
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Outlines ways to use memory more efficiently when you build large projects, especially on multiple-processor systems.
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Logging in MSBuild
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Describes how to log build events, messages, errors, and so forth.
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Building for Specific Versions of the .NET Framework
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Outlines the steps that you must follow to build projects that target a specific .NET Framework.
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Item Definitions
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Describes the ItemDefinitionGroup element and how you can use it to provide default metadata values for all items in a project.
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MSBuild Concepts
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Explains the concepts behind properties, tasks, targets, and other MSBuild components.
