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  1. Official Blog
    · 1 min read

    .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.
  2. Official Blog
    · 1 min read

    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.
  3. Official Blog
    · 1 min read

    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.
  4. Official Blog
    · 2 min read

    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.
  5. Official Blog
    · 1 min read

    .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.
  6. Official Blog
    · 1 min read

    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.
  7. Official Blog
    · 2 min read

    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.
  8. Official Blog
    · 3 min read

    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.
  9. Official Blog
    · 4 min read

    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.
  10. Official Blog
    · 4 min read

    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.
  11. Official Blog
    · 3 min read

    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.
  12. Announcement
    · 1 min read

    Security Advisory: cPanel/WHM CVE-2026-41940 – ASPnix Linux Customers Fully Protected

    ASPnix has fully patched the critical cPanel/WHM CVE-2026-41940 authentication bypass vulnerability. All Linux cPanel servers were updated immediately after the disclosure. Windows customers using WebsitePanel are unaffected. All ASPnix customers are safe.
  13. Official Blog
    · 4 min read

    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
  14. Official Blog
    · 2 min read

    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.
  15. Official Blog
    · 4 min read

    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