I'm working with a pre-existing codebase from a software developer that has left my company. I've downloaded the source code from the repository. When I attempt to build the project, I get an error that says:
The type or namespace name 'Diagnostics' does not exist in the namespace 'Microsoft.WindowsAzure' (are you missing an assembly reference?)
I can't figure out how to get this project up-and-running. When I look at the NuGet packages associated with the project, I can see that the Windows Azure Configuration Manager and Windows Azure Storage packages are already installed. I'm not sure what I'm missing though.
Can someone tell me what I need to install on my machine to get past this error? Thanks!
I recently had this error. The problem was that the project was referencing Framework 3.5 and I have the 2.4 SDK installed which targets 4.0. Upgrade your project to target 4.0 and you should be fine.
I was getting this error on Visual Studio 2015 Update 3. This project's Azure Tools verion is 2.9.
I resolved this error by right clicking References under the project that has the error, then clicking Add Reference, then click Extensions under Assemblies. Find Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Diagnostics, check the box, and click OK. Now try rebuilding your project and hope for a different error.
The assembly should exist on your computer here: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Azure.NET SDK\v2.9\bin\plugins\Diagnostics\Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Diagnostics.dll
If you do not see this assembly, it's most likely because you do not have the required Azure SDK. If you are using Azure SDK v2.9 like I am, you can download the SDKs here: Microsoft Azure SDK for .NET - 2.9
Then click download and select:
MicrosoftAzureLibsForNet-x64.msi (Microsoft Azure Client Libraries for .NET)
MicrosoftAzureTools.VS.140 (Microsoft Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio 2015)
If you are using Azure SDK v2.7 then you will want to use this link: Microsoft Azure SDK for .NET - 2.7
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I'm learning Azure functions, and after setting up an initial project the tutorial suggests to select Project > Add new Item > Azure function.
On my end, I don't see Add New Item in the menu, but if I right click on the .csproj file I see add new item, however, I don't see an option for adding an azure function.
Expected behavior (screenshot from tutorial)
Actual behavior on my end:
I checked this post where it says to add "Azure Functions and web job tools" though I don't see that as an option on my side.
Also referenced this post:
Missing Azure functions template under Add new item in Visual Studio
It recommended making sure I have the Azure SDK workload (which I do) and installing this SDK: Microsoft.Net.Sdk.Functions
I went to my folder and ran this command so as far as I know it's installed at this point.
dotnet add package Microsoft.NET.Sdk.Functions --version 4.1.3
This is my current file structure and .csproj file.
When setting up VS, I selected Azure SDK as a workload. Also, if I go to File > New > Project, I have an option for Azure functions.
Any insight as to why it's not showing up for me would be appreciated. If you need me to clarify anything, please let me know.
As you have followed one of my practical workarounds #7004818, make sure you have done the below configuration:
Download & Install the Azure Functions Core Tools, VS 2022 Current Version 17.4.4
In Visual Studio installer, Select the below options:
- Web & Cloud: ASP .NET & Web development, Azure Development
- Desktop & Mobile: .NET Desktop development
- Other toolsets: Visual Studio Extension Development
You are developing the Azure Functions in .NET So, install the respective Version SDK & Runtime.
On the Same above Post, the user #GraceA added a point to my answer which is to check the NuGet Package Source Install/Update is missing and there are steps given in the answer for updating/installing it.
[VS NuGet Package Update Gif Image1]
[VS Azure Functions Toolset Update Gif Image 2]
The Same issue registered on MS Q&A Forum #386611 where the user has resolved it by updating the NuGet Package Source.
I'm migrating from VS2015 to VS2017, and updating a repo's solutions to be able to be compatible with VS2017. In the process, I'm also updating the Azure SDK version from 2.7 to 3.0.
I'm setting up a fresh dev environment, and installed Azure SDK 3.0 via VS2017's Azure development workload.
When I opened the solution file in the repo, I got one notice per cloud service project that its Microsoft Azure Tools version was getting upgraded from 2.7 to 2.9...
...and the ProductVersion tag in the corresponding .csproj files was updated from 2.7 to 2.9.
Questions:
Why wasn't this updated to 3.0?
Is there anyway for me to update it
to 3.0 without manually editing the csproj file? I don't see an
option to do so in Properties when I right click the cloud service
projects in Solution Explorer.
Is there some reason I shouldn't be
doing this?
"Microsoft Azure Tools - v2.9" mentioned in your screenshot is just a little misleading.
Underlying reason is that Microsoft hasn't really changed the version number of most components as part of 3.0 SDK release. Even the binaries get installed in the same folder as 2.9.
Good news is that you don't need to do anything special apart from converting the project to target latest version, which you're already getting prompted for.
So once you do convert your project as per the prompt, you're essentially working with SDK 3.0, even though version string says v2.9, because as the links explain, most of the components haven't changed major version number as part of SDK 3.0 version (when comparing with 2.9)
Here are some of the links which talk about this -
Azure SDK for .NET 3.0 Release Summary
No breaking changes to the Azure SDK 3.0 have been introduced in this
release. There is also no upgrade process needed to leverage this SDK
with existing Cloud Service projects. To allow use of the Azure SDK
3.0 without requiring an upgrade process, Azure SDK 3.0 installs to the same directories as Azure SDK 2.9. Most the components did not
change the major version from 2.9 but instead just updated the build
number.
Visual Studio 2017 latest installer does not install Azure SDK 3.0
In this link look at the response from Devin Breshears - MSFT
Azure 3.0 SDK Install Weirdness
An independent blog talking about the same issue.
Whenever i try to run/debug an Azure Function project in Visual Studio 2017 i get an error stating that i need .Net Framework 4.7.1 (which i can't install due to have preinstalled windows 10 Enterprise in my working machine by company policy),I'm using Azure Functions and Web Tools Extension version 15.0.40608.0, anyone can help me with a workaround on this matter ?
If you got exactly this error message
The reference assemblies for framework ".NETFramework,Version=v4.7.1" were not found. To resolve this, install the SDK or Targeting Pack for this framework version or retarget your application to a version of the framework for which you have the SDK or Targeting Pack installed. ...
You can try to change your target framework to a version you have installed, like the error suggests.
Right click on your project, Edit FunctionProjectName.csproj, find <TargetFramework>net471</TargetFramework>, change it to the version installed, like net461.
If you can't run this project correctly on lower version of .Net Framework, as rickvdbosch says, it might be required to update your Windows and install the SDK or modify your code to make it compatible on lower version.
Out of nowhere I started getting this error when I try to deploy my project to cloud service (using continuous deployment and hosted build controller.
C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v14.0\Windows Azure Tools\2.5\Microsoft.WindowsAzure.targets (2917): Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Packaging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
I found this SO question, but it didn't help me.
Also I noticed I didn't even have folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v14.0\
I only have v10.0, v11.0, v12.0, so I manually created v14.0 and copied folder Windows Azure Tools form v12.0 but it didn't help.
EDIT
I've updated Azure tools to 2.6 but the problem and error message remains the same.
How can I fix this ?
I had the same error occurring today on Visual Studio Online's Host Build Controller. I assume you are using the same thing by your talk of Azure & Continuous Integration.
I noticed that they just released Azure SDK 2.6 support on the build controller in the last day or so. I feel that this may have somehow caused the problem.
I updated my cloud project to use 2.6, checked in, and everything was fine again. Some ccproj details:
<PropertyGroup>
<VisualStudioVersion Condition=" '$(VisualStudioVersion)' == '' ">10.0</VisualStudioVersion>
<CloudExtensionsDir Condition=" '$(CloudExtensionsDir)' == '' ">$(MSBuildExtensionsPath)\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v$(VisualStudioVersion)\Windows Azure Tools\2.6\</CloudExtensionsDir>
</PropertyGroup>
do you updated your Azure SDK for .NET to 2.5.1?
I have experienced this issue before when I updated the Azure SDK for .NET to 2.5.1
Microsoft has just recently release Azure SDK for .NET version 2.6 and I suggest you should try this. I believe this should solve your problem.
"try adding /p:GenerateBuildInfoConfigFile=false to your msbuild arguments in addition to /p:VisualStudioVersion=12.0, that has helped others workaround that same issue."
from here: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/fc434580-cf81-44eb-9382-cd1b9fc9583a/microsoft-azure-sdk-v26-issue-with-cloud-builds?forum=TFService
Update Azure SDK to version 2.6 and after, update your Azure project's Application.
You can do this within the project's properties, by clicking the button to update Microsoft Azure Tools version from 2.5.1 to 2.6.
My worker role is not working (local and cloud), and I have the suspicion it comes after I've upgraded to Azure SDK 2.2.
Even a bigger hint is the mesage in Output/General:
Windows Azure Tools: Warning: The role binaries in your package are using an older version of the Windows Azure SDK. Please consider upgrading.
But what do they refer with 'the binaries are using an older version of the SDK'. Are they referring to the References I use? Or is this a setting in the csproj, or Web/App.config?
I have the following references in my Worker role, that I think are related to Azure:
Microsoft.ServiceBus 2.2.0.0
Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Configuration 2.0.0.0
Microsoft.WindowsAzure.ServiceRuntime 2.2.0.0
Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Storage 3.0.0.0
Is there any way to see the dll or 'version' mismatch between the SDK I am 'using' and the one they are expecting?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Ok maybe I should've seen this one coming: the version of the SDK that you are using is actually in the .ccjproj of your Azure project in the solution - so not the .csproj of your WebRole or WorkerRole.
If you open the [Azure project].ccproj in a text editor you will see a property called ProductVersion. I've set mine from 1.8 to 2.2 and everything starts working perfectly again.