As you probably know SSL certificates use the https protocol to encrypt communication between your web browser and the web server hosting the web site you’re visiting. You can always tell when your session has been encrypted because your browser will display a lock icon near the address of the site in the browser’s location […]
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Resolving IIS WMSVC Underlying Connection Was Closed
IIS Manager Remote Administration is a handy tool for for a web server administrator when you have multiple servers to manage. This feature will save you the trouble of having to Remote Desktop into each server every time you need to touch IIS. With IIS Manager Remote Administration you can login to one server for […]
IIS, Windows Server 2008, Windows Sever 2012Using aspnet_regiis.exe to Encrypt Connection Strings
When it comes to securing IIS web applications on Windows Server 20008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 one typically thinks of firewalls, access control lists (ACL), and using an application pool identity. These security measures will protect a site from external threats . However, .Net configuration files which typically store username and password data […]
asp.net, aspnet_regiis.exe, encryption, IIS, IIS7, IIS8PhpMyAdmin makes MySQL Backups and Restores Easy
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer (WPI) has made installing WordPress and MySQL on your Windows servers incredibly easy. With just a few clicks one can deploy a new WordPress site in minutes. When it comes to managing a MySQL database you may first think of MySQL Workbench which is a great tool however depending on […]
PHP, phpMyAdminAutomate MySQL Backups on Windows Server 2012
Hosting MySQL and WordPress on your Windows Server 20008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 has never been easier thanks to Microsoft Web Platform Installer (WPI). However, backing up the MySQL databases is another story. Running mysqldump is certainly easy enough but manually taking a backup once in a while won’t be useful for disaster […]
backups, MySQL, Task SchedulerBlocking SQL Injection with IIS Request Filtering
SQL Injection became a favorite hacking technique in 2007. Despite being widely documented for so many years it continues to evolve and be utilized. Because SQL Injection is such a well known attack vector, I am always surprised when as sysadmin I come across someone’s site that has been compromised by it. In most instances […]
IIS, IIS 7, IIS 8, Request Filtering, SQL InjectionTroubleshoot Windows Server 2012 Performance with a Data Collector
Regardless of whether you are running Windows Server 2012 on virtual server or physical server, the success of your business depends on having the server run at optimal capacity. To ensure the server delivers uninterrupted service, you have be aware of potential performance issues before they arise.\r\n\r\nOne of the best methods to analyze the performance […]
CPU, Disk IO, Performance, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012How To Quickly Analyze Windows Server Disk Space Utilization
When your Windows server is low on space or runs out of space entirely you need to quickly identify where the disk space is being utilized and free up space. Low disk space or worse yet no disk space can have a negative impact on your server’s performance. Knowing the paths to a few folders […]
disk space, JDiskReport, optimization, Performance, WinDirStat, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 20129 Best Ways to Free Up Windows Server Disk Space
When it comes to improving Windows server performance, most sysadmins focus on hardware such as adding CPUs or RAM. However, low disk space can also impact performance sometimes even causing critical processes such as backups to fail. Fortunately there are quite a few places to check on a Windows server to free up additional disk […]
disk space, optimization, Performance, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012Managing IIS Logs with GZipStream
Depending on how many sites your Windows web server is hosting maintaining IIS logs can be a challenge. IIS logs provide valuable insight into the traffic your sites are experiencing as well as detailed SEO metrics and performance data. A typical web server will have just enough free disk space for future growth needs but […]
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