.NET Framework 4 will be supported as a Server Core installation option on Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

Like in .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.5, with .NET Framework 4, you will be able to build and run managed applications that use ASP.NET, WCF, WF, Windows Services and Console Applications.

Read more at .NET Framework 4 availability on Server Core.

Tags: .NET 4, Windows Server 2008 R2

Visual Studio 2010 launched today. You can get the new version in your MSDN subscription.

Download from:

• MSDN Subscriber Downloads
• Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)
• Download test drive editions

Visual Studio is available in four versions:

• Professional
• Premium
• Ultimate
• Test Professional.

Tags: .NET 4, Team System 2010

Its here!

msdn subscribers can download now, general availability is 21st October. Visit the Visual Studio 2010 / .NET Fx 4 Beta site for more information, downloads, forums and to submit feedback.

You’ll also notice that MSDN website has undergone a redesign and MSDN subscribers will also see new benefits such as Azure compute hours, Team Foundation Server and e-learning options.

You can read Soma’s blogpost announcing Visual Studio 2010 / .NET Fx 4.

Tags: .NET 4, Team System 2010, TFS