Symantec/CA Directory .Net Framework dependency

Products

• CA Directory

Issue/Introduction

We have identified that our Windows Servers running CA Directory DSAs have a version of .NET Framework that is going end of support on April 22, 2022:
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/net-framework-4-5-2-4-6-4-6-1-will-reach-end-of-support-on-april-26-2022

Is there a dependency on .NET Framework for CA Directory?
If yes, what is the recommended version to upgrade to?

Environment

Release : 12.x, 14.x

Component : CA Directory

Resolution

Symantec/CA Directory product does not depend on .NET Framework.