In Windows servers, many of the applications are required to have the .Net framework installed on the servers. From the Windows version 2012, the default installed version will be .Net 4.5. If you need to have version 3.5, you can install it from the server manager itself. The detailed steps are provided below:
- Go to the Start > Server Manager option.
- Click on the option 'Add Roles and Features'.
- It will show a lot of installation options there. The .Net option is under the features section. So you need to press the 'Next' button 4 times.
- If any Windows updates are pending, you need to complete them first before starting the setup.
- You can see the option '.Net Framework 3.5 Features' in the list and press 'Next'.
- You can select the 'Restart Method' there. The installation needs a reboot, you can choose automatic if needed and then press 'Install' option.
- It will take around 20-30 minutes to complete the same.
- If you have selected the manual restart option, do it when asked.
