How to Install the .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle

Hello Dev, welcome to our guide on installing the .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle. This bundle is essential for hosting .NET Core web applications on a Windows server. By following the steps in this article, you will be able to install the hosting bundle and have your website up and running in no time.

Step 1: Check Prerequisites

Before installing the .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle, there are a few prerequisites that need to be in place:

.NET Core Runtime

The first prerequisite is the .NET Core runtime. You can download it from the official .NET Core website using this link: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download Make sure to install the correct version of the runtime for your operating system.

Windows Server

The second prerequisite is a Windows server. The .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle is only compatible with Windows servers, so make sure you have access to one before proceeding.

Step 2: Download the Bundle

Once you have the prerequisites in place, you can download the .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle from the official Microsoft website using this link: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/thank-you/runtime-aspnetcore-5.0.0-windows-hosting-bundle-installer Make sure to download the correct version of the bundle for your operating system.

Step 3: Install the Bundle

Now that you have downloaded the bundle, it’s time to install it. Follow these steps:

1. Run the Installer

Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation process.

2. Accept License Terms

Read and accept the license terms to continue with the installation.

3. Choose Installation Path

Select the installation path for the hosting bundle. The default path is recommended unless you have a specific reason to choose a different path.

4. Install the Bundle

Click the Install button to start the installation process. This may take a few minutes to complete.

5. Verify Installation

Once the installation is complete, verify that it was successful by running the following command in a command prompt: dotnet --list-runtimes The .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle should be listed as one of the installed runtimes.

Step 4: Configure Your Application

Now that you have installed the .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle, you can configure your application to use it. Follow these steps:

1. Publish Your Application

Publish your .NET Core web application using Visual Studio or the dotnet CLI. Make sure to choose the appropriate target runtime and configuration.

2. Copy Files to Server

Copy the published files to the server where you installed the .NET Core Windows Server Hosting Bundle. You can use FTP or any other file transfer method to do this.

3. Configure IIS

Configure IIS to host your application by following these steps:

Create a New Application Pool

Open IIS Manager and navigate to the Application Pools section. Click Add Application Pool and enter a name for your new application pool. Choose the appropriate .NET CLR version and pipeline mode.

Create a New Website

Click Add Website and enter a name for your new website. Choose the appropriate binding information and select the application pool you just created. Set the physical path to the location where you copied your published files.

Configure Application Settings

Click on your new website in the IIS Manager and navigate to the .NET Core Settings section. Enter the path to your application’s startup assembly and any other required settings.

Start Your Website

Click Start in the IIS Manager to start your website. Your .NET Core web application should now be hosted and accessible via the internet.

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