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Fine-Grained Authentication- Configuring IIS Application Pools for Secure SQL Server Access

Why Add an IIS Application Pool as a Login in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)? When developing web applications hosted in Internet Information Services (IIS) and using SQL Server as the database, a common requirement arises: adding an IIS Application Pool as a login in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This article explains why this step is essential and how to implement it effectively. Understanding IIS Application Pools and SQL Server Integration What Is an IIS Application Pool?
Overcoming Cookie Size Challenges with ChunkingCookieManager!

Overcoming Cookie Size Challenges with ChunkingCookieManager!

We were working on an application that utilized Azure Active Directory (AAD) for handling user authentication and authorization seamlessly. Everything functioned as expected until certain users encountered login difficulties. Following a comprehensive examination, we discovered that authentication issues were exclusively experienced by users who were members of an increased number of Azure Active Directory Groups. To address the problem, we initially resorted to removing users from some of these groups to restore functionality.
One Piece - Life Lessons

One Piece - Life Lessons

I’m certain that some of you have watched the Netflix series “One Piece.” This show is an adaptation of the well-known manga series crafted by Eiichiro Oda. This series teaches many important life lessons using its powerful characters. I’ve gathered these valuable life lessons with the intention of sharing them with you all here. Monkey D. Luffy One of the prominent life lessons from Monkey D. Luffy, the main character of “One Piece,” is the importance of relentless pursuit of one’s dreams.
Mangalore

Mangalore

Background Mangalore, also known as Mangaluru, is a port city located in the southwestern state of Karnataka in India. It has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. The city developed as a port in the Arabian Sea during ancient times. Mangalore became a prominent trading port on the west coast of India. This attracted the attention of European colonial powers, including the Portuguese, who established a presence in the area.
Idea of Security in DevOps

Idea of Security in DevOps

In Azure DevOps, CI/CD forms the cornerstone of modern software delivery. With Continuous Integration (CI), code changes are automatically merged and verified multiple times a day, ensuring early detection of issues. This seamless integration is followed by Continuous Deployment (CD), where these validated changes are swiftly and reliably deployed to production or testing environments. Azure DevOps empowers teams to automate and streamline the entire software delivery process, from code writing to deployment, encouraging agility and quality throughout the development lifecycle.