Notes from the team running your stack.
Tech insights, deep dives, and announcements for developers and ops teams on .NET, Windows Server, SQL Server, ASP.NET Core, and the wider web platform.
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.NET 10 Runtime and C# Improvements
Microsoft shipped .NET 10 in late 2025 with measurable gains in startup time, memory usage, and JIT throughput. This post summarizes the changes that matter most for production workloads on Windows Server and IIS.
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Reliable CI/CD Patterns for .NET 10 on Windows Server
Modern .NET teams need repeatable pipelines that catch issues early and deploy with confidence. This post covers practical CI/CD patterns using current tooling that integrate cleanly with Windows Server hosting environments.
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Tuning T-SQL Queries for SQL Server Production Workloads
Small, targeted changes to T-SQL patterns often deliver the largest performance gains on recent SQL Server releases. This post outlines practical steps for analyzing execution plans, refining queries, and applying indexing strategies that hold up under production load.
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Native AOT Deployment in ASP.NET Core 10
Native AOT in ASP.NET Core 10 produces smaller binaries and faster cold starts for API workloads. This post covers the practical steps to adopt it and the trade-offs to evaluate before production use.
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Mitigating Recent ASP.NET Core Auth Header Risks
A recent advisory details flaws in how ASP.NET Core applications process authentication headers under specific load conditions. Production sites must apply updates and tighten configuration to prevent bypasses.
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PowerShell Automation for IIS on Windows Server
PowerShell cmdlets simplify IIS site creation, security configuration, and Active Directory integration on Windows Server. Administrators can replace manual IIS Manager steps with repeatable scripts that enforce consistent settings across hosts.
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Recent .NET Runtime Improvements and C# Updates
The .NET platform has delivered targeted runtime optimizations and incremental C# language enhancements in recent months. These changes focus on performance, diagnostics, and developer productivity for production workloads on Windows Server and Linux.
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Orchestration and Observability Shifts for .NET Teams
Recent container orchestration updates and observability tooling changes are altering deployment patterns for .NET workloads. Teams running modern .NET on Windows Server need to adjust their infrastructure-as-code and monitoring practices to maintain reliability at scale.
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CI/CD Patterns for Reliable .NET Deployments
Modern CI/CD pipelines for ASP.NET Core reduce deployment risk and accelerate releases on Windows Server. This post outlines proven patterns for build automation, testing gates, and monitoring integration that teams can apply immediately.
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Query Optimization Techniques for Production SQL Server
Effective query optimization in SQL Server begins with execution plan analysis and targeted index selection. This post outlines practical T-SQL patterns that reduce CPU and I/O pressure in production environments.
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.NET 10 AOT Improvements for Minimal APIs
Native AOT compilation in .NET 10 delivers smaller binaries and faster startup for ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs. Developers gain concrete gains in cold-start latency and memory use without changing application code.
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Mitigating Recent .NET Request Smuggling Risks
A recent advisory highlights HTTP/2 request smuggling flaws affecting ASP.NET Core applications on IIS. Production sites must apply updates and adjust server configuration to prevent request manipulation and unauthorized access.
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PowerShell-Driven IIS Config on Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 strengthens IIS security and management through tighter Active Directory integration. This post covers practical PowerShell techniques for configuring sites, bindings, and authentication in production hosting environments.
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.NET 10 Runtime Updates and C# 14 Additions
Recent .NET 10 point releases deliver measurable runtime gains and expanded diagnostics. C# 14 introduces targeted language features that reduce boilerplate in everyday code. This post covers the concrete changes shipping now.
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Cloud-Native Patterns Reshaping .NET Application Deployments
Recent shifts in container orchestration, observability tooling, and infrastructure-as-code practices are changing how teams build and operate .NET workloads. These updates reduce deployment friction while improving reliability across Windows-based environments.