Microsoft supports .NET on multiple operating systems, per the Microsoft Modern Lifecycle.
Support is provided for: .NET SDK, .NET Runtimes, ASP.NET Core, and EF Core.
Support has two key benefits:
- Patches are provided (for free) as required for functional or security issues, typically monthly.
- You can contact Microsoft support to request help (potentially at a cost).
You can also request community support on GitHub (for free), but there is no guarantee on a quick reply.
Support is conditional on using the latest .NET patch update and a supported operating system, as defined by:
- Microsoft support policy
- .NET releases
- .NET release policies
- .NET supported operating system lifecycle.
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.