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* Update support docs * Update links * Update servicing builds * Update table * Update out-of-support table * Update os support page * Update daily builds * Update intro to each version * Update per feedback * Update release policies * rename release-types file * Update per feedback * Move release-policies.md to root * Update release-policies.md * Add vendor support section * Add Microsoft support link * Update microsoft-support.md Co-authored-by: Maira Wenzel <mairaw@microsoft.com> * Update per feedback Co-authored-by: Maira Wenzel <mairaw@microsoft.com>
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| # .NET Core Daily Builds -- Servicing and future releases | ||
| # .NET Daily Builds -- Servicing and future releases | ||
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| The .NET Core team builds many branches of the product daily. You can install these builds to try out functionality prior to release. | ||
| The .NET team builds many branches of the product daily. You can install these builds to try out functionality prior to release. | ||
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| Daily builds, for both future and servicing branches, are available as Docker container images from the [Microsoft Container Registry](https://hub.docker.com/_/microsoft-dotnet-nightly/). | ||
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| ## Future Releases | ||
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| Preview branches are for new major/minor versions of .NET Core that have not yet been released and are not yet supported. | ||
| Preview branches are for new versions of .NET that have not yet been released and are not yet supported. | ||
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| |Component|*.NET 5.0* | ||
| |Component|*.NET 6.0* | ||
| |:------:|:------:| | ||
| |SDK|[.NET Core SDK 5.0.xxx (Master)](https://github.com/dotnet/core-sdk/blob/master/README.md#installers-and-binaries) | ||
| |ASP.NET Core|[ASP.NET Core Shared Framework 5.0 (Master)](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md) | ||
| |Runtime|[.NET Core Runtime 5.0 (Master)](https://github.com/dotnet/core-setup/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds) | ||
| |SDK|[.NET SDK 6.0.xxx](https://github.com/dotnet/installer/blob/master/README.md#installers-and-binaries) | ||
| |ASP.NET Core|[ASP.NET Core 6.0](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md) | ||
| |Runtime|[.NET Runtime 6.0](https://github.com/dotnet/installer/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds) | ||
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| ## Servicing Releases | ||
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| Servicing branches are for new patch versions of .NET Core that have not yet been released and are not yet supported. These patch versions are for previously released major/minor versions. | ||
| Servicing branches are for new patch versions of .NET that have not yet been released and are not yet supported. | ||
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| |Component|*.NET Core 3.1*|*.NET Core 2.1* | ||
| |:------:|:------:|:------:| | ||
| |SDK|[.NET Core SDK 3.1](https://github.com/dotnet/core-sdk/blob/master/README.md#installers-and-binaries)|[.NET Core SDK 2.1.xxx](https://github.com/dotnet/cli/blob/release/2.1/README.md#installers-and-binaries)| | ||
| |ASP.NET Core|[ASP.NET Core Shared Framework 3.1](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md)|[ASP.NET Core Shared Framework 2.1](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md)| | ||
| |Runtime|[.NET Core Runtime 3.1](https://github.com/dotnet/core-setup/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds)|[.NET Core Runtime 2.1](https://github.com/dotnet/core-setup/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds)| | ||
| |Component|*.NET 5.0*|*.NET Core 3.1*|*.NET Core 2.1*| | ||
| |:------:|:------:|:------:|:------:| | ||
| |SDK|[.NET SDK 5.0.xxx](https://github.com/dotnet/installer/blob/master/README.md#installers-and-binaries)|[.NET Core SDK 3.1.xxx](https://github.com/dotnet/core-sdk/blob/master/README.md#installers-and-binaries)|[.NET Core SDK 2.1.xxx](https://github.com/dotnet/cli/blob/release/2.1/README.md#installers-and-binaries)| | ||
| |ASP.NET Core|[ASP.NET Core 5.0](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md)|[ASP.NET Core 3.1](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md)|[ASP.NET Core 2.1](https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore/blob/master/docs/DailyBuilds.md)| | ||
| |Runtime|[.NET Core Runtime 5.0](https://github.com/dotnet/installer/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds)|[.NET Core Runtime 3.1](https://github.com/dotnet/core-setup/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds)|[.NET Core Runtime 2.1](https://github.com/dotnet/core-setup/blob/master/README.md#daily-builds)| |
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| # Microsoft .NET Core support lifecycle | ||
| # Microsoft support for .NET | ||
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| Every Microsoft product has a lifecycle, including .NET Core. The lifecycle begins when a product is released and ends when it's no longer supported. Knowing key dates in this lifecycle helps you make informed decisions about when to upgrade or make other changes to your software. This product is governed by the [Microsoft Modern Lifecycle](https://support.microsoft.com/help/30881/modern-lifecycle-policy). | ||
| Microsoft supports .NET on multiple operating systems, per the [Microsoft Modern Lifecycle](https://support.microsoft.com/help/30881/modern-lifecycle-policy). | ||
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| This document describes the support lifecycle for: .NET Core, ASP.NET Core and EF Core. | ||
| Support is provided for: .NET SDK, .NET runtime, ASP.NET Core, and EF Core. | ||
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| The [.NET Core OS Lifecycle Policy](https://github.com/dotnet/core/blob/master/os-lifecycle-policy.md) describes support for various operating systems. | ||
| Support has two key benefits: | ||
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| ## .NET Core Releases | ||
| * Patches are provided (for free) as required for functional or security issues, typically monthly. | ||
| * You can [contact Microsoft support to request help](https://support.serviceshub.microsoft.com/supportforbusiness/onboarding) (potentially at a cost). | ||
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| This table describes support type, supported patch version and end of support date for .NET Core releases. | ||
| You can also request community support on GitHub (for free), but there is no guarantee on a quick reply. | ||
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| | Version | Release Date | Support Level | Supported Patch Version | End of Support | | ||
| | :-- | :-- | :-- | :-- | :-- | | ||
| | [.NET 5.0](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-5-0/) | November 10, 2020 | Current | [5.0.1](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/5.0) | 3 Months after .NET 6 is released | | ||
| | [.NET Core 3.1](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-core-3-1/) | December 3, 2019 | LTS | [3.1.10](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/3.1) | December 3, 2022 | | ||
| | [.NET Core 2.1](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dotnet/2018/05/30/announcing-net-core-2-1) | May 30, 2018 | LTS | [2.1.23](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/2.1) | August 21, 2021 | | ||
| Support is conditional on using the latest .NET patch update and a supported operating system, as defined by: | ||
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| For previous versions, [see here](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/platform/support/policy/dotnet-core). | ||
| * [.NET release policies](release-policies.md) | ||
| * [.NET release lifecycle](releases.md) | ||
| * [Operating system lifecycle](os-lifecycle-policy.md). | ||
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| ## Release Types | ||
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| Microsoft produces **Long Term Support (LTS)** and **Current** releases, which are defined as: | ||
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| * **LTS** releases are designed for long-term support. They included features and components that have been stabilized, requiring few updates over a longer support release lifetime. These releases are a good choice for hosting applications that you do not intend to update. | ||
| * **Current** releases include new features that may undergo future change based on feedback. These releases are a good choice for applications in active development, giving you access to the latest features and improvements. You need to upgrade to later .NET Core releases more often to stay in support. | ||
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| Both types of releases receive critical fixes throughout their lifecycle, for security, reliability, or to add support for new operating system versions. You must stay up-to-date with the latest patches to qualify for support. | ||
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| ## Release Support Policies | ||
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| .NET Core releases are supported according to the following policies. | ||
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| ### Long Term Support (LTS) releases | ||
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| LTS releases are supported for three years after the initial release. | ||
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| ### Current releases | ||
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| Current releases are supported for three months after a subsequent Current or LTS release. | ||
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| ### Maintenance releases | ||
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| Maintenance releases are in the last stage of the lifecycle . During Maintenance, a release will receive security updates. The length of Maintenance time is 3 months for Current and 1 year for LTS. | ||
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| ### End of support | ||
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| End of support refers to the date when Microsoft no longer provides fixes, updates, or online technical assistance. As this date nears, make sure you have the latest available update\* installed. Without Microsoft support, you will no longer receive security updates that can help protect your machine from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software that can steal your personal information. | ||
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| \* Updates are cumulative, with each update built upon all of the updates that preceded it. A device needs to install the latest update to remain supported. Updates may include new features, fixes (security and/or non-security), or a combination of both. Not all features in an update will work on all devices. Update availability may vary, for example by country, region, network connectivity, or hardware capabilities (including, for example, free disk space). | ||
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| ### Out of support .NET Core releases | ||
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| | Version | End of Support | | ||
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| | [.NET Core 3.0](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-core-3-0/) | [March 3, 2020](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/net-core-3-0-end-of-life/) | | ||
| | [.NET Core 2.2](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-core-2-2/) | [December 23, 2019](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/net-core-2-2-will-reach-end-of-life-on-december-23-2019/) | ||
| | [.NET Core 2.0](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dotnet/2017/08/14/announcing-net-core-2-0/) | [October 1, 2018](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/net-core-2-0-will-reach-end-of-life-on-september-1-2018/) | ||
| | [.NET Core 1.1](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dotnet/2016/11/16/announcing-net-core-1-1/) | [June 27, 2019](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/net-core-1-0-and-1-1-will-reach-end-of-life-on-june-27-2019/) | ||
| | [.NET Core 1.0](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/dotnet/2016/06/27/announcing-net-core-1-0/) | [June 27, 2019](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/net-core-1-0-and-1-1-will-reach-end-of-life-on-june-27-2019/) | ||
| Knowing key dates for a product lifecycle helps you make informed decisions about when to upgrade or make other changes to your software and computing environment. |
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