Managing Multiple Versions of the .NET Framework

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Summary

The Microsoft .NET architecture allows multiple versions of a given component to be installed and even run simultaneously on a single system. This side-by-side deployment extends to the .NET Framework itself, allowing applications to target different versions of the .NET Framework installed on the same computer, without affecting each other. This paper addresses three major aspects of side-by-side deployment: Deploying the .NET Framework on Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000; deploying the .NET Framework to supported clients; and deploying the .NET Compact Framework to mobile devices.

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