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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Mitigating Recent .NET Deserialization Risks in Production
A recent advisory warns of unsafe object deserialization paths in ASP.NET Core workloads. Production sites on Windows Server and IIS must apply targeted configuration and code changes to reduce exposure.
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PowerShell IIS Hardening on Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 ships with updated IIS defaults that reduce attack surface for .NET sites. This guide shows the exact PowerShell commands administrators use to apply and verify those settings in production.
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.NET 10 Ships with Runtime and C# 14 Updates
Microsoft released .NET 10 in May 2026, delivering measurable runtime gains and several C# 14 language additions. Teams running production workloads on Windows Server should review the new AOT defaults and updated ASP.NET Core hosting model before upgrading.
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Cloud-Native Patterns Reshaping .NET Deployments
Container orchestration and observability tooling have matured enough to change deployment workflows for .NET applications on Windows Server. Teams now combine refined Windows container support, OpenTelemetry integration, and declarative infrastructure to reduce downtime and simplify scaling across
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CI/CD Patterns for Reliable .NET IIS Deployments
Structured CI/CD pipelines reduce deployment errors and speed up releases for .NET applications targeting IIS. This post outlines proven stage patterns, configuration handling, and verification steps that teams can apply directly with current tooling.
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T-SQL Optimization Patterns for SQL Server Production
Effective query optimization in SQL Server begins with execution plan analysis and targeted indexing rather than broad configuration changes. This post outlines practical T-SQL patterns and maintenance steps that deliver measurable gains on production workloads.
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Native AOT in ASP.NET Core 10: Smaller Faster Deployments
Native AOT compilation in ASP.NET Core 10 produces self-contained binaries under 20 MB with sub-100 ms startup. The technique eliminates JIT overhead and simplifies container and serverless deployments on Windows Server.
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Addressing the Recent Kestrel Header Parsing Advisory
A Microsoft advisory details a denial-of-service risk in Kestrel's HTTP/2 header handling affecting ASP.NET Core production sites. Learn the scope of impact and the concrete configuration and patching steps required to close the exposure.
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PowerShell IIS Management with Active Directory on Windows Server 2025
PowerShell cmdlets now provide tighter integration with Active Directory for IIS site and application pool management on Windows Server 2025. Administrators can enforce consistent authentication and permission models without relying on the IIS Manager GUI.
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.NET 10 and C# 13 Updates for Mid-2026
June 2026 brings mature .NET 10 tooling and C# 13 refinements that improve AOT compilation and LINQ performance. This post covers the concrete changes developers can apply to production workloads today.
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Recent Shifts in Container Orchestration for .NET Teams
Container orchestration and observability tooling continue to evolve in ways that directly simplify Windows-based .NET deployments. Teams running modern workloads can now reduce operational overhead while improving visibility across hybrid environments.
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Native AOT Deployment in ASP.NET Core 10
ASP.NET Core 10 ships improved Native AOT tooling that reduces startup time and memory footprint for API workloads. This post covers the practical steps to enable it and the trade-offs developers actually encounter in production.
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Mitigating Recent Kestrel Request Handling Issues
A recent Microsoft advisory highlights risks in Kestrel's HTTP request processing for ASP.NET Core applications. Production sites must apply configuration changes and update to current .NET releases to prevent potential request smuggling and denial of service.
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PowerShell Hardening for IIS on Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 ships with updated IIS defaults that still require targeted configuration for production .NET workloads. This post shows the exact PowerShell commands system administrators use to lock down sites, enforce TLS, and integrate with Active Directory.
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Cloud-Native Patterns Changing .NET Deployment Workflows
Recent advances in container orchestration and infrastructure-as-code are altering how .NET teams package and operate applications on Windows Server. These changes prioritize automated rollouts, distributed tracing, and edge-aware scaling without requiring full platform migrations.