.NET Development Potential, Handling Both New and Legacy Frameworks with Ease

ServBay proudly introduces comprehensive support for the .NET ecosystem, covering from classic .NET Framework (implemented through Mono) to the latest .NET 10.0 version. Developers no longer need to struggle with manual installation, configuration, and switching between different .NET SDK/Runtime versions. ServBay specially integrates Mono, enabling native support for applications built with ASP.NET Framework 1.1 / 2.x / 3.x / 4.x, while allowing multiple .NET versions to coexist harmoniously. You can specify different .NET runtime environments for each website, easily perform version switching, compatibility testing, and modernization migration, completely bidding farewell to the complexity of .NET environment management.

What Features Does ServBay Offer

Full .NET Ecosystem Support, Classic and Modern Coexistence

ServBay provides extensive support from .NET 2.0 to .NET 10.0, whether you're maintaining legacy applications or developing the latest .NET projects, you can find the suitable runtime environment. One-click installation, flexible selection.
Full .NET Ecosystem Support, Classic and Modern Coexistence
Seamless Running of ASP.NET Framework Applications

Seamless Running of ASP.NET Framework Applications

This is ServBay's key advantage! With deep integration of powerful Mono, ServBay specially supports running applications built with classic ASP.NET Framework 1.1 / 2.x / 3.x / 4.x. This means you can develop, test, and run those important legacy ASP.NET applications directly on macOS without complex virtual machine configurations.

Multiple .NET Versions Coexist Harmoniously, Worry-free Project Deployment

Need to handle multiple projects depending on different .NET versions on the same machine? ServBay allows you to install and manage multiple .NET versions, with isolated environments that don't interfere with each other. Easily specify the required .NET runtime for different websites.
Multiple .NET Versions Coexist Harmoniously, Worry-free Project Deployment

Moreover, ServBay can also offer...

Ideal .NET Environment Foundation for Teams

ServBay provides a standardized environment. Team leaders can configure specific .NET versions through Unified Configuration, and team members only need to install ServBay and select versions as instructed to quickly obtain a consistent development foundation. This greatly reduces the support costs and learning curve associated with environment configuration.
Ideal .NET Environment Foundation for Teams
Quick Switching, Safely Isolate Experimental Versions

Quick Switching, Safely Isolate Experimental Versions

ServBay's multi-version architecture is naturally suited for quick, safe testing. You can easily add and isolate the latest .NET preview versions, enable them for specific project testing, without affecting other projects you're stably developing or maintaining. This greatly reduces the barriers and risks of following the community and learning new features.

Graphical Interface, Simplifying Complex .NET Environment Management

ServBay provides an intuitive and user-friendly graphical interface, allowing users to complete .NET version downloads, installations, switching, and website runtime environment assignments through clicks, making complex .NET environment management simple and efficient.
Graphical Interface, Simplifying Complex .NET Environment Management

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does ServBay's .NET environment require manual installation and configuration?

No. ServBay provides a one-click installation experience, automatically downloading, installing, and configuring your chosen .NET version (including required Mono components).

How does ServBay support legacy ASP.NET Framework applications?

ServBay, through integration and optimized configuration of Mono, specially provides support for ASP.NET Framework 1.1 / 2.x / 3.x / 4.x applications, allowing these applications to run directly in the ServBay environment.

Can I specify different .NET versions for different websites? For example, one using .NET Framework 4.5 and another using .NET 8?

Yes, absolutely. ServBay allows you to independently select and bind the required .NET runtime environment for each hosted website, whether it's Mono-based Framework versions or modern .NET versions.

Does switching a website's .NET version require service restart or complex operations?

No. In ServBay's graphical interface, switching the specified .NET environment for a website usually only requires a simple click, and ServBay will automatically handle the backend configuration updates.

Will Mono affect my system's existing environment?

Certainly not. ServBay aims to provide an isolated development environment, it won't modify system-wide configurations or replace your system's default Mono executables, and all ServBay packages and data are placed in /Applications/ServBay, making it convenient for backup, migration, and deletion.

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