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Author: mairaw

articles/active-directory/develop/quickstart-v2-netcore-daemon.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ In this quickstart, you download and run a code sample that demonstrates how a .
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-This quickstart requires [.NET Core 3.1](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/dotnet-core) but will also work with .NET Core 5.0.
+This quickstart requires [.NET Core 3.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) but will also work with .NET 5.0 SDK.
 
 > [!div renderon="docs"]
 > ## Register and download the app

articles/azure-app-configuration/howto-integrate-azure-managed-service-identity.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ In this article, you learn how to:
 
 To complete this tutorial, you must have:
 
-* [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/windows).
+* [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download).
 * [Azure Cloud Shell configured](../cloud-shell/quickstart.md).
 
 [!INCLUDE [quickstarts-free-trial-note](../../includes/quickstarts-free-trial-note.md)]

articles/azure-functions/create-first-function-cli-csharp-ieux.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ There is also a [Visual Studio Code-based version](create-first-function-vs-code
 
 + Get an Azure <abbr title="The profile that maintains billing information for Azure usage.">account</abbr> with an active <abbr title="The basic organizational structure in which you manage resources on Azure, typically associated with an individual or department within an organization.">subscription</abbr>. [Create an account for free](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/?ref=microsoft.com&utm_source=microsoft.com&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=visualstudio).
 
-+ Install [.NET Core SDK 3.1](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download)
++ Install [.NET Core 3.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 
 + Install [Azure Functions Core Tools](functions-run-local.md#v2) version 3.x.
 

articles/azure-functions/create-first-function-cli-csharp.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Before you begin, you must have the following:
 
 + An Azure account with an active subscription. [Create an account for free](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/?ref=microsoft.com&utm_source=microsoft.com&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=visualstudio).
 
-+ The [.NET Core SDK 3.1](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download)
++ The [.NET Core 3.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 
 + The [Azure Functions Core Tools](functions-run-local.md#v2) version 3.x.
 

articles/azure-functions/create-first-function-cli-powershell.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Before you begin, you must have the following:
 
     + [Azure CLI](/cli/azure/install-azure-cli) version 2.4 or later.
 
-+ The [.NET Core SDK 3.1](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download)
++ The [.NET Core 3.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 
 ### Prerequisite check
 

articles/azure-functions/create-first-function-vs-code-powershell.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Before you get started, make sure you have the following requirements in place:
 
 + [PowerShell 7](/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-windows)
 
-+ Both [.NET Core 3.1 runtime](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download) and [.NET Core 2.1 runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/2.1)  
++ Both [.NET Core 3.1 runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) and [.NET Core 2.1 runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/2.1)  
 
 + [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) on one of the [supported platforms](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/supporting/requirements#_platforms).    
 

articles/azure-functions/dotnet-isolated-process-developer-howtos.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ If you don't need to support .NET 5.0 or run your functions out-of-process, you
 
 + An Azure account with an active subscription. [Create an account for free](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/?ref=microsoft.com&utm_source=microsoft.com&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=visualstudio).
 
-+ [.NET SDK 5.0](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download)
++ [.NET 5.0 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 
 + [Azure Functions Core Tools](functions-run-local.md#v2) version 3.0.3381, or a later version.
 

articles/azure-functions/functions-develop-vs-code.md

@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ These prerequisites are only required to [run and debug your functions locally](
 
 + [PowerShell 7](/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-windows) recommended. For version information, see [PowerShell versions](functions-reference-powershell.md#powershell-versions).
 
-+ Both [.NET Core 3.1 runtime](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download) and [.NET Core 2.1 runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-core/2.1)  
++ Both [.NET Core 3.1 runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) and [.NET Core 2.1 runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/2.1)  
 
 + The [PowerShell extension for Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.PowerShell).  
 

articles/azure-monitor/app/auto-collect-dependencies.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Below is the currently supported list of dependency calls that are automatically
 | ASP.NET WebAPI | 4.5+ |
 | ASP.NET Core | 1.1+ |
 | <b> Communication libraries</b> |
-| [HttpClient](https://www.microsoft.com/net/) | 4.5+, .NET Core 1.1+ |
+| [HttpClient](https://dotnet.microsoft.com) | 4.5+, .NET Core 1.1+ |
 | [SqlClient](https://www.nuget.org/packages/System.Data.SqlClient) | .NET Core 1.0+, NuGet 4.3.0 |
 | [Microsoft.Data.SqlClient](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Data.SqlClient/1.1.2)| 1.1.0 - latest stable release. (See Note below.)
 | [EventHubs Client SDK](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Azure.EventHubs) | 1.1.0 |

articles/azure-signalr/signalr-concept-authenticate-oauth.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ To complete this tutorial, you must have the following prerequisites:
 
 - An account created on [GitHub](https://github.com/)
 - [Git](https://git-scm.com/)
-- [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/windows)
+- [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 - [Azure Cloud Shell](../cloud-shell/quickstart.md) configured for the bash environment.
 - Download or clone the [AzureSignalR-sample](https://github.com/aspnet/AzureSignalR-samples) GitHub repository.
 

articles/azure-signalr/signalr-quickstart-azure-functions-java.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Azure SignalR Service lets you easily add real-time functionality to your applic
    > The required SignalR Service bindings in Java are only supported in Azure Function Core Tools version 2.4.419 (host version 2.0.12332) or above.
 
    > [!NOTE]
-   > To install extensions, Azure Functions Core Tools requires the [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download) installed. However, no knowledge of .NET is required to build JavaScript Azure Function apps.
+   > To install extensions, Azure Functions Core Tools requires the [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) installed. However, no knowledge of .NET is required to build JavaScript Azure Function apps.
 
 - [Java Developer Kit](https://www.azul.com/downloads/zulu/), version 8
 - [Apache Maven](https://maven.apache.org), version 3.0 or above

articles/azure-signalr/signalr-quickstart-dotnet-core.md

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ The code for this tutorial is available for download in the [AzureSignalR-sample
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-* Install the [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/windows).
+* Install the [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download).
 * Download or clone the [AzureSignalR-sample](https://github.com/aspnet/AzureSignalR-samples) GitHub repository. 
 
 Having issues? Try the [troubleshooting guide](signalr-howto-troubleshoot-guide.md) or [let us know](https://aka.ms/asrs/qsnetcore).

articles/azure-signalr/signalr-quickstart-rest-api.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ In this quickstart, you will learn how to send messages from a command-line app
 
 This quickstart can be run on macOS, Windows, or Linux.
 
-* [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/core)
+* [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 * A text editor or code editor of your choice.
 
 [!INCLUDE [quickstarts-free-trial-note](../../includes/quickstarts-free-trial-note.md)]

articles/azure-sql/database/connect-query-content-reference-guide.md

@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ The following table lists connectivity libraries or *drivers* that client applic
 
 | Language | Platform | Additional resources | Download | Get started |
 | :-- | :-- | :-- | :-- | :-- |
-| C# | Windows, Linux, macOS | [Microsoft ADO.NET for SQL Server](/sql/connect/ado-net/microsoft-ado-net-sql-server) | [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/) | [Get started](https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/developer-get-started/csharp/ubuntu)
+| C# | Windows, Linux, macOS | [Microsoft ADO.NET for SQL Server](/sql/connect/ado-net/microsoft-ado-net-sql-server) | [Download](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) | [Get started](https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/developer-get-started/csharp/ubuntu)
 | Java | Windows, Linux, macOS | [Microsoft JDBC driver for SQL Server](/sql/connect/jdbc/microsoft-jdbc-driver-for-sql-server/) | [Download](/sql/connect/jdbc/download-microsoft-jdbc-driver-for-sql-server) |  [Get started](https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/developer-get-started/java/ubuntu)
 | PHP | Windows, Linux, macOS| [PHP SQL driver for SQL Server](/sql/connect/php/microsoft-php-driver-for-sql-server) | [Download](/sql/connect/php/download-drivers-php-sql-server) | [Get started](https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/developer-get-started/php/ubuntu/)
 | Node.js | Windows, Linux, macOS | [Node.js driver for SQL Server](/sql/connect/node-js/node-js-driver-for-sql-server/) | [Install](/sql/connect/node-js/step-1-configure-development-environment-for-node-js-development/) |  [Get started](https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/developer-get-started/node/ubuntu)

articles/azure-sql/database/connect-query-dotnet-core.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ms.date: 05/29/2020
 # Quickstart: Use .NET Core (C#) to query a database
 [!INCLUDE[appliesto-sqldb-sqlmi](../includes/appliesto-sqldb-sqlmi-asa.md)]
 
-In this quickstart, you'll use [.NET Core](https://www.microsoft.com/net/) and C# code to connect to a database. You'll then run a Transact-SQL statement to query data.
+In this quickstart, you'll use [.NET Core](https://dotnet.microsoft.com) and C# code to connect to a database. You'll then run a Transact-SQL statement to query data.
 
 > [!TIP]
 > The following Microsoft Learn module helps you learn for free how to [Develop and configure an ASP.NET application that queries a database in Azure SQL Database](/learn/modules/develop-app-that-queries-azure-sql/)
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ In this quickstart, you'll use [.NET Core](https://www.microsoft.com/net/) and C
 To complete this quickstart, you need:
 
 - An Azure account with an active subscription. [Create an account for free](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/?ref=microsoft.com&utm_source=microsoft.com&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=visualstudio).
-- [.NET Core for your operating system](https://www.microsoft.com/net/core) installed.
+- [.NET Core SDK for your operating system](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) installed.
 - A database where you can run your query. 
 
   [!INCLUDE[create-configure-database](../includes/create-configure-database.md)]

articles/azure-sql/database/connect-query-dotnet-visual-studio.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ms.date: 08/10/2020
 # Quickstart: Use .NET and C# in Visual Studio to connect to and query a database
 [!INCLUDE[appliesto-sqldb-sqlmi](../includes/appliesto-sqldb-sqlmi-asa.md)]
 
-This quickstart shows how to use the [.NET Framework](https://www.microsoft.com/net/) and C# code in Visual Studio to query a database in Azure SQL or Synapse SQL with Transact-SQL statements.
+This quickstart shows how to use the [.NET Framework](https://dotnet.microsoft.com) and C# code in Visual Studio to query a database in Azure SQL or Synapse SQL with Transact-SQL statements.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 

articles/batch/quick-run-dotnet.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ After completing this quickstart, you will understand the key concepts of the Ba
 
 - A Batch account and a linked Azure Storage account. To create these accounts, see the Batch quickstarts using the [Azure portal](quick-create-portal.md) or [Azure CLI](quick-create-cli.md).
 
-- [Visual Studio 2017 or later](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs), or [.NET Core 2.1](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/dotnet-core/2.1) for Linux, macOS, or Windows. 
+- [Visual Studio 2017 or later](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs), or [.NET Core 2.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/2.1) for Linux, macOS, or Windows. 
 
 ## Sign in to Azure
 

articles/batch/tutorial-parallel-dotnet.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ In this tutorial, you convert MP4 media files in parallel to MP3 format using th
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-* [Visual Studio 2017 or later](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs), or [.NET Core 2.1](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/dotnet-core/2.1) for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
+* [Visual Studio 2017 or later](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs), or [.NET Core 2.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/2.1) for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
 
 * A Batch account and a linked Azure Storage account. To create these accounts, see the Batch quickstarts using the [Azure portal](quick-create-portal.md) or [Azure CLI](quick-create-cli.md).
 

articles/cognitive-services/Bing-Custom-Search/call-endpoint-csharp.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Use this quickstart to learn how to request search results from your Bing Custom
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - A Bing Custom Search instance. For more information, see [Quickstart: Create your first Bing Custom Search instance](quick-start.md).
-- [Microsoft .NET Core](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/core).
+- [Microsoft .NET Core](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download).
 - Any edition of [Visual Studio 2019 or later](https://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/).
 - If you're using Linux/MacOS, this application can be run using [Mono](https://www.mono-project.com/).
 - The [Bing Custom Search](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Azure.CognitiveServices.Search.CustomSearch/2.0.0) NuGet package. 

articles/cognitive-services/Bing-Custom-Search/includes/quickstarts/custom-search-client-library-csharp.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Use the Bing Custom Search client library for C# to:
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - A Bing Custom Search instance. See [Quickstart: Create your first Bing Custom Search instance](../../quick-start.md) for more information.
-- Microsoft [.NET Core](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/core)
+- Microsoft [.NET Core](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 - Any edition of [Visual Studio 2017 or later](https://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/)
 - If you are using Linux/MacOS, this application can be run using [Mono](https://www.mono-project.com/).
 - The [Bing Custom Search](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Azure.CognitiveServices.Search.CustomSearch/1.2.0)  NuGet package. 

articles/cognitive-services/Bing-Web-Search/includes/quickstarts/web-search-client-library-csharp.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Here are a few things that you'll need before running this quickstart:
 * [Visual Studio Code 2017](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
   * [C# for Visual Studio Code](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
   * [NuGet Package Manager](https://github.com/jmrog/vscode-nuget-package-manager)
-* [.NET Core SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download)
+* [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 
 [!INCLUDE [bing-web-search-quickstart-signup](~/includes/bing-web-search-quickstart-signup.md)]
 

articles/cognitive-services/Translator/includes/prerequisites-csharp.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.author: erhopf
 This quickstart requires:
 
 * C# 7.1 or later
-* [.NET SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/learn/dotnet/hello-world-tutorial)
+* [.NET SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 * [Json.NET NuGet Package](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Newtonsoft.Json/)
 * [Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/), [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download), or your favorite text editor
 * An Azure subscription - [Create one for free](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/cognitive-services)

articles/cosmos-db/sql-api-sdk-dotnet-changefeed.md

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ ms.author: anfeldma
 |**SDK download**|[NuGet](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Azure.DocumentDB.ChangeFeedProcessor/)|
 |**API documentation**|[Change Feed Processor library API reference documentation](/dotnet/api/microsoft.azure.documents.changefeedprocessor)|
 |**Get started**|[Get started with the Change Feed Processor .NET SDK](change-feed.md)|
-|**Current supported framework**| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=30653)</br> [Microsoft .NET Core](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/core) |
+|**Current supported framework**| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=30653)</br> [Microsoft .NET Core](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) |
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > If you are using change feed processor, please see the latest version 3.x of the [.NET SDK](change-feed-processor.md), which has change feed built into the SDK. 

articles/data-lake-analytics/data-lake-analytics-data-lake-tools-for-vscode.md

@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ Azure Data Lake Tools for VS Code supports Windows, Linux, and macOS. U-SQL loc
 
 - [Visual Studio Code](https://www.visualstudio.com/products/code-vs.aspx)
 
-For MacOS and Linux:
+For macOS and Linux:
 
-- [.NET Core SDK 2.0](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/core)
+- [.NET Core SDK 2.0](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download)
 - [Mono 5.2.x](https://www.mono-project.com/download/)
 
 ## Install Azure Data Lake Tools

articles/databox-online/azure-stack-edge-create-iot-edge-module.md

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Before you begin, make sure you have:
     - [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
     - [C# for Visual Studio Code (powered by OmniSharp) extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-dotnettools.csharp).
     - [Azure IoT Edge extension for Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vsciot-vscode.azure-iot-edge).
-    - [.NET Core 2.1 SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download).
+    - [.NET Core 2.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/2.1).
     - [Docker CE](https://store.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-windows). You may have to create an account to download and install the software.
 
 ## Create a container registry

articles/databox-online/azure-stack-edge-gpu-create-iot-edge-module.md

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Before you begin, make sure you have:
     - [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
     - [C# for Visual Studio Code (powered by OmniSharp) extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.csharp).
     - [Azure IoT Edge extension for Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vsciot-vscode.azure-iot-edge).
-    - [.NET Core 2.1 SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download).
+    - [.NET Core 2.1 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/2.1).
     - [Docker CE](https://store.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-windows). You may have to create an account to download and install the software.
 
 ## Create a container registry

articles/event-hubs/event-hubs-dotnet-standard-get-started-send-legacy.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ To complete this quickstart, you need the following prerequisites:
 
 - **Microsoft Azure subscription**. To use Azure services, including Azure Event Hubs, you need a subscription.  If you don't have an existing Azure account, you can sign up for a [free trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/) or use your MSDN subscriber benefits when you [create an account](https://azure.microsoft.com).
 - [Microsoft Visual Studio 2019](https://www.visualstudio.com).
-- [.NET Core Visual Studio 2015 or 2017 tools](https://www.microsoft.com/net/core). 
+- [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download). 
 - **Create an Event Hubs namespace and an event hub**. The first step is to use the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com) to create a namespace of type Event Hubs, and obtain the management credentials your application needs to communicate with the event hub. To create a namespace and an event hub, follow the procedure in [this article](event-hubs-create.md). Then, get the **connection string for the event hub namespace** by following instructions from the article: [Get connection string](event-hubs-get-connection-string.md#get-connection-string-from-the-portal). You use the connection string later in this quickstart.
 
 ## Send events 

articles/event-hubs/event-hubs-quickstart-powershell.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ To complete this tutorial, make sure you have:
 
 - Azure subscription. If you don't have one, [create a free account][] before you begin.
 - [Visual Studio 2019](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs).
-- [.NET Standard SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/windows), version 2.0 or later.
+- [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download), version 2.0 or later.
 
 [!INCLUDE [cloud-shell-try-it.md](../../includes/cloud-shell-try-it.md)]
 

articles/iot-accelerators/howto-opc-vault-deploy.md

@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ This is to rebuild and to redeploy only the web apps, and to rebuild the Docker
 [azure-free]:https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
 [powershell-install]:https://azure.microsoft.com/downloads/#powershell
 [docker-url]: https://www.docker.com/
-[dotnet-install]: https://www.microsoft.com/net/learn/get-started
+[dotnet-install]: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download
 
 ## Next steps