Once the installer ( dotnet-sdk-2.1.526-win-x64.exe ) is downloaded, follow these instructions.

Microsoft .NET Core SDK 2.1.526 was a maintenance release for the .NET Core 2.1 Long-Term Support (LTS) branch. It is important to note that . After this date, Microsoft ceased providing security updates, technical support, and bug fixes for this version. Download and Installation

Before proceeding with the download, it is crucial to understand what this package contains.