diff --git a/ci-build.yaml b/ci-build.yaml
index 2d2c147e2..a6712300f 100644
--- a/ci-build.yaml
+++ b/ci-build.yaml
@@ -34,6 +34,12 @@ steps:
   inputs:
     packageType: 'sdk'
     version: '3.x'
+- task: DotNetCoreInstaller@1
+  displayName: 'Use .NET Core sdk for versioning'
+  inputs:
+    packageType: 'sdk'
+    version: '2.1.1'
+
 
 - task: PowerShell@2
   displayName: 'Get Release Notes'