8 resources for IT pros

Tools and tips for deploying .NET 4.

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.NET Framework Deployment Guide

Step-by-step article describing how system administrators can deploy .NET Framework 4 across a network using SCCM.

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.NET Framework client profile

Subset of the .NET Framework 4 optimized for client applications, enabling faster deployment and installation.

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.NET application performance and scalability

An approach to improving and engineering applications for performance and scalability.

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.NET Framework Solution Center

Resources, support options, and support lifecycle for the .NET Framework 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1.

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Determine what’s currently installed

How to determine which .NET Framework versions and service packs are installed.

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What’s new in the .NET Framework 4

Information about key features and improvements in the .NET Framework 4.

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Security changes in the .NET Framework 4

Information about the two major changes to security in the .NET Framework 4.

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.NET Framework versions and dependencies

Key components of .NET Framework versions, information about the underlying CLR versions, and versions installed by Windows.

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