How can you utilize CFCLI to automate the deployment of a ColdFusion application?

CFCLI (ColdFusion Command Line Interface) is a command-line tool that allows you to automate various ColdFusion server administration tasks, including application deployment. It's a powerful alternative to manual deployment through the ColdFusion Administrator. To utilize CFCLI for application deployment, you need to understand several key components and processes. First, ensure CFCLI is installed and configured correctly on your server. This typically involves downloading the CFCLI executable and placing it in a directory accessible through your system's PATH environment variable. You also need to configure CFCLI with your ColdFusion server's connection details, such as the server name, port, username, and password. This is usually done through a configuration file (often `config.ini` or similar) located in the CFCLI installation directory. The core command for deploying an application is `deploy-application`. This command takes several parameters, the most important being the source directory (where your ColdFusion application resides) and the destinatio....