Microsoft .NET Framework Initial Setup

Pavan Kodur - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Architect at The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

I will rate the ease of setup for .NET an eight out of ten, with ten being the easiest

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AG
Area Manager at Landmark Group

I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten. The initial setup is very easy. When you install Visual Studio, it will install the latest .NET runtime for you. You don't have to do anything extra to get .NET installed.

If you build cloud solutions, your .NET Framework will be installed as part of your solution. Suppose you are deploying something on the cloud, microservices, for example. In that case, you'll most likely deploy Microsoft services as part of the container, and the container will ensure that all the prerequisite underlying software, like .NET Framework, is installed. In my organization, we already use .NET Framework for mobile development on Xamarin, and that requires us to install the .NET Framework on the system we're developing on. .NET Framework gets automatically installed when you install the Visual Studio IDE that comes bundled with all the dependencies like the .NET Framework.

How fast .NET Framework deploys depends on your Internet connectivity, but it can take less than two minutes. The solution does not require maintenance. One person is enough for deployment.

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HimanshuTomar - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at Shell

The initial setup is very easy. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy to set up. 

.NET framework is a very small package that can be installed in a few minutes on development environment or on production environment.

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Tom West - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Digital Page Publishers, Ltd.

Starting from scratch can be a complex endeavor, but once you have prior experience, it becomes more predictable.

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David Shlingbaum - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Development Manager, Architect, Developer at a recreational facilities/services company with 1-10 employees

The initial setup of Microsoft .NET Framework is straightforward. The process can take 10 to 30 minutes depending on the components installed.

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Muhammad ZaheerNazir - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead and Solutions Architect at Systems Arabia

The initial setup is very easy. You just install one component and the installer package. Then, you are good to go.

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FH
Senior System Integrations Architect at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees

The solution is really easy to install. It's out of the box. When you install a new server, the .NET Framework is there. A big advantage of the solution is that everything updates automatically every month, such as security updates with the Windows server updates. This is in contrast to SAP.

It takes about ten minutes to one hour to install, depending on the configuration.

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Andrea Anolli - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at Sistemi Tre

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

The time required for the installation process depends on the time the user takes to download the installation stuff. Generally, the installation process takes just a few minutes to complete.

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Bharadwaj Deepak Mohapatra - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at ESSPL

I have used the .NET Framework to develop applications and build pipelines. Additionally, I have implemented multiple pipelines in the data science domain, handling data. It is easy to design and manage these pipelines.

If you spend some time delving into web development, such as watching YouTube videos, you can discover solutions that may not be as complex as AWS cases. However, Azure offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies configuration and pipeline creation. You don't need to write Java code because, with additional settings in your pipeline, Java can be automatically generated. Configure these settings, write the necessary scripts, and deploy. Azure provides an incredibly cool, user-friendly, cost-effective dashboard that allows you to do more using the GUI.

Deploying applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework involves creating a pipeline. It can be done quickly; within a few minutes, you can deploy applications.

I am the sole developer and engineer responsible for managing the entire pipeline creation process. This involves collaboration between developers and operational teams. My role encompasses implementing solutions and deploying them through Azure DevOps. The team has completed the website development, and my task now is to establish an efficient deployment pipeline that doesn't require extensive time for construction or interface.

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RT
Manager at CEMEX

The initial setup is a bit complex. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a seven out of ten, with ten being the most complex.

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Syed Fahad Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal System Developer at HHRC

The product’s initial setup process is not complicated. Although, you need to have technical expertise for implementation. The time taken for deployment depends on the project requirements. For a complex project, it takes one to two days. Whereas for a simple application, it takes a few hours. It requires two to three executives for deployment and five executives, including admins, engineers, and developers, for maintenance.

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VN
Student at Disney+ Hotstar

The initial setup was straightforward. Large-scale deployments are done on Azure’s cloud, and it's easy.

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Roger-Morera - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

The initial setup is quite complex and requires someone with technical skills to complete it. The minimum time for setup is three weeks.

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Mahesh Mitkari - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Cognition TechSystems

My impression is that this solution is not complex to set up. Installing .NET usually takes only a few minutes. If you go for full-fledged and more components, it may take longer.

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YM
Solution Architect at Komatsu

The initial setup was quite easy. The installation itself is easy. The prerequisites are already available on the internet.

It is a two-step deployment, the first being the development environment. The installation of that took between one hour and an hour and a half. For the processing, the deployment was a little bit different. I needed the information server hosting the Microsoft application.

While it's on a public cloud, some are on-premises that are accessed by the application.

We have a team of ten to maintain this solution. There are several internal connections to the system. For example, an interface with the other system which included SAP, Oracle, and IAD. The team looks for support queries that include any issues found or for any troubleshooting that needs assistance.

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WT
CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

The initial setup is very easy. We can usually get something spun up and running in a day.

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SK
Founder at a non-profit with 1-10 employees

There is a need to choose the version being worked on and to obtain its appropriate components, at which point the installation will proceed as it usually does for Microsoft products. This is the point where the person must click repeatedly. The PowerShell commands can then be used. The person is presented with all the other Microsoft questions upon installation. When we work with the Linux system, we primarily prepare for use of PowerShell. 

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RC
Software engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The initial setup is straightforward. However, as operations start, a structured approach is essential. This involves establishing distinct layers of code, each with specific responsibilities aligned with the product's objectives. For example, if managing a product class, its functions should exclusively pertain to product-related tasks. Similarly, when dealing with a layer handling thousands of transactions, caution must be exercised to ensure it remains focused on its designated operations without encroaching upon other aspects of the project. This segregation of tasks ensures clarity and efficiency within the development process, despite its inherent complexity.

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AH
Database Administrator at ZTBL

The initial setup is complex and takes time.

When the development team deploys a new application, they prepare a new server. It is a very complicated task. It has dependencies.

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Maria Elizabeth Lopez - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

The solution’s initial setup is easy.

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Alireza-Nikseresht - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Shiraz University

Installation is very straightforward for the Microsoft .NET Framework. I never heard any complaints from any of my customers. Even those customers who still use a lower version of Windows like Windows XP or Windows 7 don't have problems. Because .NET Framework is not pre-installed on Windows 7 or on Windows XP or 7, the customers need to install it themselves. But on Windows 8 and 10, Microsoft .NET Framework is pre-installed.

I never heard any complaints from my customers who couldn't install the .NET Framework, and none have said they had difficulty with .NET Framework. They all have said they could install it very easily and get running with it without a problem.

How long will it take to make it do what you want depends on the things you want to accomplish. Some products take more or less time to deploy and some solutions take more to build. But the .NET Framework is very fast, not hard to learn, and even amateurs don't have a hard time with deployment and getting started.

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DH
Chief Operating Officer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

As long as somebody in your company understands how the tool works, handling its setup phase is not complex. If you are learning to use the tool for the first time, the setup phase can be difficult. You need a good understanding to start with if you want to do the setup phase easily.

During the product's deployment phase, our company just needs to push the product through the pipeline, which is a very easy process. Putting the code out there is pretty easy since Microsoft processes work quite well in a simple manner.

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Syed Fahad Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal System Developer at HHRC

The installation is straightforward. The time for the deployment depends on the environment, but it typically takes approximately 45 minutes.

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BG
IS Technical Architect at AVARA FOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED

The installation is straightforward. It's very easy.

It took an hour to deploy this solution.

We have a team of five analysts, and developers to maintain this solution.

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AM
Software Engineer at Micron Technologies, Inc

It is straightforward. All the components are readily available.

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David Shlingbaum - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Development Manager, Architect, Developer at a recreational facilities/services company with 1-10 employees

The new versions are really, really easy and smooth and they get their updates. I'm migrating now from an older to a newer version and the setup is very easy. The old version had some glitches. I think the setup of the tool is fairly easy.

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Md. Keiuom Miah - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at Streams Tech, Inc.

The product was easy to set up. It was not an overly complex process. I'd give it an eight or nine out of ten for ease of deployment. Their CLI support is very good. 

The deployment itself is fast and takes about 20 minutes or so. I'm using a Windows server. It might vary based on dependencies. In our case, it was very straightforward since we had everything set up and ready to go. Only one technician was needed to set up the server. 

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GN
Associate Director at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Initial setup is somewhat complex and requires some training. I would say that Microsoft can  improve on that somewhat in terms of enabling someone to understand the process and set it up themselves.

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ST
Technical Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Yes, it is easy. .NET has expanded its scope significantly. It's worth noting that while many may mention .NET, not everyone truly comprehends its intricacies. Nowadays, people often focus on microseconds, assuming they grasp the technical aspects, which can be misleading.

Although Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) may seem attractive for automated deployment, the allure of the cloud has somewhat overshadowed the significance of meticulous deployment, as it's often perceived as someone else's responsibility. This shift in perception, coupled with tools like CircleCI, requires a closer examination of their efficiency compared to more conventional platforms like Azure. Understanding the true speed and efficacy of these tools is imperative for making informed decisions.

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Danny Tuerlings - PeerSpot reviewer
Software architect/programmer at FreeLancer

The initial setup is easy, and it takes less than half a day.

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Syed Fahad Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal System Developer at HHRC

The initial setup was straightforward and the deployment took not more than two to three days.

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Ashish-Kamat - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at Wipro

The initial setup is easy. There is a vast amount of resources made available by Microsoft and a lot of guidance being provided to the developers. 

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AF
Software Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

The initial setup is easy. It takes several hours to complete and requires a team of four executives to work on the process. Its maintenance has medium complexity. We need to ensure the system's compatibility before doing any further updates.

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AS
Technical Sales Manager at Skhomo Technologies

The initial setup is easy for our guys who spend quite a bit of time with Microsoft.

Just today, one of the guys set up an environment for one of our clients on Azure. This was a Visual Studio environment and it took him two hours. He did not encounter any difficulties. 

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AM
General Manager Information Technology & Enterprise Applications Manager at OXFORD HOLDING

The initial setup is easy.

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RM
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

The product's initial setup phase wasn't difficult at all.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

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YM
Software Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

There are complexities and constraints to setup in on-premises environments. The initial setup requires a Windows server and an IIS server so you might experience compatibility issues. The development version and the machine version need to match or you will be required to install libraries and additional framework. You will also need to check routing to ensure it is correct.

The cloud-based setup is easier and less time consuming because all features and libraries are readily available. 

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RE
Solutions Architect

The tool itself, in terms of the initial implementation, is pretty straightforward. The tool will do everything for you, unlike other programming languages where you have to install these different dependencies, et cetera. 

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GP
Business Transformation and Automation Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

The initial setup is not straightforward. It's complex. Typically, deployment takes one year.

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MA
R&D Supervisor at Ofissoft

The initial setup is easy. Finding services is easy on the service tab. You can install the features that you want to use. It is better than using the Control Panel to add features, which was the old way to do it.

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