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49 posts in this category.
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Mitigating CVE-2023-38180 in ASP.NET Core Kestrel
ASP.NET Core sites face denial-of-service risk from CVE-2023-38180 when Kestrel processes crafted HTTP/2 requests. Apply patches and set Kestrel limits to keep production services responsive.
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Automating IIS with PowerShell on Windows Server 2022
PowerShell scripts offer a consistent method for configuring IIS on Windows Server 2022. This reduces configuration drift and allows administrators to apply security and performance settings reliably across all web servers.
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The .NET Ecosystem in 2026: What’s New in .NET 10 and C# 14 (with a Look at .NET 11 Preview)
Discover what’s new in .NET 10 and C# 14 — faster Native AOT, improved Minimal APIs, powerful new language features, and a preview of .NET 11. A must-read guide for every .NET developer in 2026.
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Kubernetes and IaC Updates Impacting .NET Deployments
Recent improvements in container orchestration and infrastructure-as-code are changing how .NET teams deploy applications. These developments improve automation and observability for containerized workloads.
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SQL Server Indexing Strategies for Production Query Performance
Proper indexing is critical for SQL Server production performance. This post covers execution plan analysis, targeted index creation, T-SQL refactoring, and monitoring to keep queries efficient as data volumes grow.
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Practical Query Optimization for SQL Server in .NET Applications
In production .NET applications, slow SQL queries often become the primary bottleneck. This article explores practical techniques including execution plan analysis, strategic indexing, and T-SQL best practices to significantly improve your SQL Server database performance.
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Unlocking Faster Endpoints with ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs
Minimal APIs provide a high-performance alternative to full MVC controllers in ASP.NET Core by minimizing overhead and allocations. This guide covers implementation details, performance benchmarks, advanced patterns, and deployment techniques to help you build faster applications on the ASPnix platf
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Mitigating CVE-2023-44487: HTTP/2 Rapid Reset in .NET Apps
CVE-2023-44487 exposes HTTP/2 servers to a high-amplification denial of service attack known as Rapid Reset. Learn exactly how it impacts ASP.NET Core applications on Kestrel and IIS, plus the updates, Kestrel configuration, and monitoring practices needed to keep your production sites online.
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Cloud-Native Advances Reshaping .NET Application Deployment
Recent Kubernetes autoscaling and security updates, C# infrastructure-as-code with Pulumi, stable OpenTelemetry support in .NET 8, and practical edge computing options reduce deployment failures, accelerate incident resolution, and enable demand-driven scaling for ASP.NET Core apps on Windows Server
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Automating IIS with PowerShell on Windows Server 2022
Automate IIS configuration on Windows Server 2022 with PowerShell for consistent, repeatable deployments. This guide details server preparation, isolated app pool creation with AD accounts, automated site provisioning with HTTPS, security hardening, and config locking. Scripts eliminate drift, reduc
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Securing IIS with Active Directory and PowerShell
Integrate Active Directory with IIS for centralized Windows Authentication and role-based access on Windows Server. This guide details IIS Manager steps, web.config rules for AD groups, and PowerShell automation using the WebAdministration module to disable anonymous access, prioritize Kerberos, and
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Explanation of Email Account Options in Windows Control Panel
Learn the purpose and best practices for each option in the Email Account section of the Windows control panel. From mailbox limits and status to service access, greylisting, auto-responders, and forwarding, this guide helps you configure mailboxes correctly and avoid common issues.
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Blogging In a Nutshell - Part 3: Fostering Discussion
Discover how to foster meaningful discussions on your blog so readers promote your content. Part 3 covers balancing business objectives with engagement, creating provocative posts, managing feedback including negative reactions, and implementing tools like social sharing to build an active community
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Blogging In a Nutshell - Part 2: Driving Traffic
Building on content creation and scheduling from Part 1, this guide explains how to drive traffic through syndication and distribution. Learn to implement dynamic sitemaps, register with blog search services, engage on social platforms, and apply tactics that mirror traditional media channels while
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Adding the Facebook Like Button to WordPress
Step-by-step guide to adding the Facebook Like button on a WordPress site. Update header.php with Open Graph and FBML namespaces, then insert the fb:like element into index.php, single.php, and page.php using the_permalink() for correct per-post URLs. Covers prerequisites, configuration options, cod