DNN Security Alert - Rogue Host Users
A recent security vulnerability has been exploited resulting in rogue host users being created, everything you need to know to mitigate and clean up your environment safely.
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When Memory Caching Doesn't Mean Memory
Those following best practices guidance will leverage memory-based caching as often as possible, however, this apparently isn't always enough as there are situations where additional steps are necessary to FORCE memory-based caching.
Read Full ArticlePreparing for Load Balancing Diagnostics - A Retrospective
Environmental diagnostics are not always easy with a single server, add additional servers and it is never easy. This posting reviews a real situation and how we managed to resolve the issue after the fact.
Read Full ArticleDNN/Evoq Scheduler - Setting Expectations
Yes, the DNN Platform includes a scheduler system. However, that system isn't as robust as some might expect it to be, so it is important to understand its limitations.
Read Full ArticleDebugging & Managing NuGet Packages - A Lesson Learned
NuGet is supposed to make our lives easier, which most of the time it does. However, when bit by a crazy complicated bug that couldn't be explained I lost much time on something as silly as a verison number.
Read Full ArticleCheck Your DNN Configuration for Performance
After upgrading DNN it is possible that your prior performance configurations are lost. It is important to regularly verify your configuration.
Read Full ArticleHandling Namespace and Class Changes in Entity Framework
Entity Framework is an amazingly powerful tool, however, there are times that you can confuse the tooling with catastrophic results. One of these times is with a change to a namespace or class, let's explore how to resolve these issues.
Read Full ArticleFixing Failing DNN Scheduler 7.3.x Issues
If you are running 7.3.x, or later, and seeing recurring errors in the scheduler this post explores a fix.
Read Full ArticleDon't Fear The Cache
Often times I see development teams avoid the usage of application cache due to a lack of understanding or fear that using Cache will harm their application. This post explores common myths that might lead a team to skip usage of cache un-necessarily.
Read Full ArticleAvoiding Issues with DNN's EncryptParameter Method
DNN provides methods for encrypting and decrypting parameter information, however, there are a few gotchas that can impact the usability of this feature.
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