.NET Framework

.NET Framework is the collection of various tools, technologies and languages which work together to communicate on multi-platform. It is a platform in which .net applications run and latest version is .NET Framework 3.5 and is available here.

The Framework contains all the elements required to developer and execute the application. You can create Window Based as well as Web Based applications very easily and in language in which you feel more comfortable like c# or Visual Basic.
Framework is consist of libraries and classes which makes this very easy to use, for instance Framework 2.0 contains :

18,619 types

12,909 classes

401,759 public methods

93,105 public properties

30,546 public events
Do not worry these all are easy to use and understand. So any one who wishes to be developer can easily learn and implement.
Microsoft also provides special certifications in .NET called MCSD(Microsoft Certified Solution Developer), MCAD(Microsoft Certified Application Developer) and getting that you need to be fully prepared.
Preparing for the .NET exam or interview you need to understand every aspect of it and going step by step but consistently holds key to success.

So in next post i will be discussing about the various key points like CLR, CLS, etc