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Enable GZIP Compression in IIS
Enabling Gzip compression in IIS is a great way to reduce response sizes and improve performance for your web applications. In IIS (Internet Information Services), you can enable it either for static content, dynamic content, or both. Install Dynamic Content Compression Install the Dynamic Content Compression Feature (if not already installed). Open Server Manager →…
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Automating Redmine Changelogs and Wiki Updates with GitHub Actions
Managing changelogs and project documentation manually can easily become a repetitive, error-prone task — especially when several developers are tagging releases frequently. Fortunately, GitHub Actions makes it possible to automatically generate changelogs and synchronize documentation directly with your Redmine project. In this post, we’ll walk through a setup that: We’ll use GitHub Workflows and a…
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Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), is a cloud‑based directory and identity management service. It provides authentication, authorization, and access control for Microsoft cloud applications, third‑party SaaS applications, and custom solutions. Entra ID also integrates with on‑premises Active Directory for hybrid environments. Core Capabilities Who Uses Microsoft Entra ID? Microsoft…
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Azure Storage Redundancy Options
Azure Storage ensures data durability and availability by storing multiple copies of data. By default, data is replicated three times within the primary region. Organizations can choose from different redundancy models to balance cost with availability and resilience requirements. Overview All redundancy options provide multiple copies of data. The choice of replication strategy involves a…
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Azure Storage Types
Microsoft Azure provides multiple storage options to address different data and workload requirements. Storage services range from unstructured object storage to big data analytics platforms. Selecting the appropriate type depends on the use case, performance requirements, and scalability needs. 1. Blob Storage (Binary Large Object) Blob Storage is designed for storing large amounts of unstructured…
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Azure Virtual Networks
Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) enable secure communication between Azure resources, on‑premises environments, and the internet. VNets extend traditional networking concepts such as addressing, routing, and access control into the cloud environment, providing a familiar framework for administrators while supporting cloud‑native integration. Key Features of Azure Virtual Networks Connecting Cloud and On‑Premises Resources Azure VNets support…