Build and Deploy Cloud Native .NET Apps on Arm
This is your technical guide to setting up, tuning, and deploying high-performance .NET applications on Arm-based cloud infrastructure, from cloud native APIs to full-stack services using CI/CD and AKS.
Benefits of Running .NET on Arm
Running .NET on Arm-based CPUs like Microsoft Cobalt, AWS Graviton, and Google Axion gives developers a fast, energy efficient platform for building and scaling microservices. With native support for .NET Aspire, Arm-optimized containers, and integration with tools like Azure DevOps and AKS, it’s straightforward to deploy and manage cloud native apps on Arm.
Get Started
Setup
To start developing with .NET on Arm-based systems, you’ll need to install the .NET SDK, configure your development environment, and validate your cloud deployment target.
Before starting, make sure you have:
- A 64-bit Arm CPU (Armv8-A or newer)
- .NET 7 or later
- Access to Azure, GitHub, or local Kubernetes cluster
Install .Net on Arm
Install the latest .NET SDK and tools on your platform of choice using the official Microsoft official setup guide.
Learn and Code
This section shows you how to build scalable .NET apps on Arm, from cloud native microservices to end-to-end CI/CD deployments.
Deploy .NET Apps on Arm-Based VMs and Container in Microsoft Azure
Build and deploy .NET applications in the cloud using Microsoft Azure services and Arm-based infrastructure.
Deploy a .NET Apps With GitHub Actions and AKS Azure Cobalt 100
Automate your .NET cloud deployments using GitHub Actions, Microsoft Azure Pipelines, and Arm-native Kubernetes (AKS) clusters.
Run a .NET Aspire Apps on Arm-Based VMs in AWS and Google Cloud
Develop distributed applications with .NET Aspire optimized for Arm-based cloud environments.
Arm Ecosystem Dashboard
The Arm Ecosystem Dashboard is your go-to resource for discovering cloud services, tools, and software stacks optimized for Arm. Whether you’re deploying on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, this page helps you find the right partners, platforms, and verified solutions to accelerate development on Arm-based infrastructure.
Performance Tools
This section gives you access to tools that help you profile performance, migrate existing apps, automate cloud deployment, and benchmark workloads on Arm-based platforms.
Resources | Decription |
Streamline CLI | Collect and analyze performance data from Arm-based systems. Automate profiling workflows and integrate into CI pipelines. |
Migrate Ease | Identify and adapt workloads for Arm-based cloud environments. Automates analysis and optimization for a smoother migration. |
Runbooks | Step-by-step automation guides for configuring, running, and benchmarking workloads on Arm platforms. |
AWS Q CLI | Quickly launch and benchmark Arm-based instances on AWS using a streamlined command-line interface. |
AWS Perf (APerf) | Access low-level performance counters on Arm CPUs to analyze core behavior, frequency, and workload efficiency. |
What's Next?
- ARM DEVELOPER PROGRAM
- DEVELOPER LABS
- DEVELOPER RESEARCH
- MORE RESOURCES

Arm Developer Program
Have a technical question about .NET on Arm or migration to Arm?
Join the Arm Developer Program and connect with a global community of developers and Arm engineers to build better apps on Arm. Get early access to tools, technical content, workshops, and support to help you debug, optimize, and ship your projects.

Arm Developer Labs
Tackle real-world Arm-based cloud challenges with hands-on projects — perfect for building, learning, and prototyping.

Arm Developer Council
Join the Arm Developer Council to share feedback, help shape the tools and platforms you use — and receive a voucher for your time.