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Preload ASP.NET Core on IIS to Cut Cold Starts
App pool recycles leave the next visitor paying startup cost. IIS Application Initialization can warm ASP.NET Core before real traffic hits—when the host allows it.
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Keep IIS Disk Free: Logs, Temp Files, Uploads
ASP.NET apps fill Windows volumes with logs, temp compile output, and uploads. Control paths, retention, and app pool behavior before the host runs out of space.
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FDD vs Self-Contained for .NET 10 on IIS Hosts
Framework-dependent .NET 10 publishes stay lean on Windows IIS when the host runtime is present. Self-contained bundles the runtime—use it only when you must pin a patch band the server lacks.
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Debug Slow IIS Pages with Failed Request Tracing
Turn on IIS Failed Request Tracing for ASP.NET apps without drowning in logs. Capture slow pages and 500s with tight rules you can leave on shared hosts.
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Web Deploy Parameters for Multi-Env IIS Hosts
Stop baking secrets into publish output. Use Web Deploy parameters and .pubxml profiles so one .NET 10 package targets staging and production IIS cleanly.
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Persist Data Protection Keys for ASP.NET Core on IIS
App pool recycles reset in-memory Data Protection keys and break cookies. Persist the key ring outside the site folder so auth and antiforgery survive restarts.
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32-bit vs 64-bit IIS App Pools for .NET Apps
Pick the right IIS app pool bitness for .NET Framework and .NET 10 apps. Avoid native DLL load failures, address-space traps, and surprise memory pressure.
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Folder Swaps and Smoke Tests for IIS .NET Deploys
Ship ASP.NET Core 10 to IIS with a staging folder, brief app_offline window, and a post-swap smoke check. Safer cutovers on shared and Windows VPS hosts without cloud slots.
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SQL Server Restore Checklist for ASP.NET Apps
Bad cutovers and orphaned logins break restores more often than corrupt backups. Use this SQL Server checklist before you point ASP.NET back at production.
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ASP.NET Core 10 on IIS: In-Process Hosting Checklist
Ship ASP.NET Core 10 on IIS without 502.5 surprises. App pool, ANCM, Web.config, and SQL connection settings that actually matter on Windows hosts.
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App Pool Recycling That Won't Wake You at 3 AM
Bad IIS app pool defaults cause more ASP.NET outages than flaky deploys. Tune recycling, bitness, and Full Trust for stable Windows shared hosting.
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IIS App Pool Recycling That Won't Surprise You
Most ASP.NET instability on Windows hosting traces to app pool defaults, not application bugs. Set recycling, bitness, and idle timeout so restarts stay scheduled and predictable.
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Do We Offer Trial or Test Versions of WHMCS Modules?
No trial or limited versions of ASPnix WHMCS modules are available. This article explains the policy, why it exists, and provides steps for purchasing and installing the full modules to enhance your WHMCS with Windows hosting capabilities.
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How Long Does It Take to Set Up My New Account?
Most new accounts are set up instantly after payment, but some require additional verification which may delay activation. Our support team will contact you by email if more information is needed. This guide covers the typical timeline, what triggers extra checks, how to respond efficiently, and the
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How to Change Your Windows Control Panel Password
Update your ASPnix Windows control panel password by logging into the billing system at billing.aspnix.com/clientarea.php. This guide details every step: accessing the client area, navigating to My Services, selecting the hosting package, and setting a new password in the Login Details section. Incl