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75 posts in this category.
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Mitigating Recent ASP.NET Core Request Handling Risks
A recent Microsoft advisory addresses flaws in how ASP.NET Core processes certain HTTP requests under load-balanced or reverse-proxy setups. Production sites must apply configuration changes and runtime updates to prevent potential smuggling or injection vectors.
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PowerShell IIS Management on Windows Server 2025
Administrators managing hosted workloads on Windows Server 2025 can replace manual IIS Manager steps with repeatable PowerShell commands that integrate directly with Active Directory. The result is faster site provisioning, consistent security settings, and reduced configuration drift across multipl
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.NET 10 Runtime Gains and C# 14 Language Updates
.NET 10 ships measurable runtime speedups and new C# 14 syntax that reduce boilerplate in everyday code. This post summarizes the June 2026 updates most relevant to ASP.NET Core applications on Windows Server.
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2026 Cloud-Native Trends Reshaping .NET Deployments
Kubernetes enhancements and edge computing advancements are altering deployment patterns for .NET applications. Teams must adapt their container orchestration and observability strategies to maintain performance and scalability.
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CI/CD Patterns for Reliable .NET Deployments
Effective CI/CD pipelines reduce deployment failures and accelerate release cycles for ASP.NET Core applications. This post outlines proven patterns for automation, testing, and monitoring on Windows Server environments.
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Reading SQL Server Execution Plans Effectively
Execution plans reveal how SQL Server executes queries and where bottlenecks occur. Learning to interpret them allows targeted improvements in indexing, statistics, and query structure for production workloads.
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.NET 10 Minimal API Endpoint Filters
Endpoint filters in .NET 10 provide a clean way to add cross-cutting concerns directly to Minimal API endpoints. This post shows how to implement validation, logging, and result transformation with concrete code examples.
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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.