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 the 2026 ASP.NET Core Deserialization Advisory
A deserialization flaw disclosed in March 2026 affects ASP.NET Core applications running on .NET 9 and earlier. Production sites must update to the current LTS release and tighten serialization settings to prevent remote code execution.
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Reliable .NET CI/CD Patterns for Faster Releases
Modern .NET teams can cut deployment lead time by adopting trunk-based development, automated quality gates, and declarative pipeline definitions. These patterns reduce manual steps while maintaining the stability required for Windows Server and IIS workloads.
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Container Orchestration Shifts for .NET Workloads
Recent updates to orchestration platforms and observability tooling are simplifying how .NET teams package, deploy, and monitor containerized applications. These changes reduce operational overhead while improving reliability across both cloud and on-premises Windows environments.
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PowerShell Automation for IIS on Windows Server 2025
System administrators running Windows Server 2025 can use PowerShell to automate IIS site provisioning and Active Directory authentication setup. These scripts reduce configuration drift and enforce consistent security policies across hosted .NET applications.
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.NET 10 and C# 13 Updates for May 2026
The May 2026 .NET 10 release delivers measurable runtime gains and C# 13 language refinements that affect everyday code. This post summarizes the concrete changes and shows short examples of how they integrate into existing ASP.NET Core applications.
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Index Maintenance Strategies for SQL Server Production
Index fragmentation directly impacts query performance and resource usage in SQL Server. Regular, targeted maintenance keeps execution plans stable and prevents unnecessary I/O growth without excessive downtime.
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Native AOT for Smaller ASP.NET Core Deployments
Native AOT compilation produces self-contained, trimmed binaries that start faster and consume less memory. This post shows how to adopt it in current ASP.NET Core projects and the concrete changes required.
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Tuning SQL Server Queries for Production Performance
Effective query tuning in modern SQL Server begins with execution plan analysis and targeted indexing rather than guesswork. This approach reduces CPU and I/O pressure while maintaining consistent throughput under concurrent production loads.
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.NET 10 Delivers Major Runtime and C# Gains
Microsoft shipped .NET 10 in November 2025 with substantial performance work in the runtime and several targeted C# 14 language additions. The release improves ahead-of-time compilation, reduces memory pressure in long-running services, and adds practical syntax for common patterns.
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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.