In today’s cloud-first world, securing your DNS layer is more critical than ever. DNS (Domain Name System) is a foundational element of network infrastructure, but it’s often overlooked as a security risk. Attackers frequently exploit DNS to launch phishing campaigns, exfiltrate data, and communicate with command-and-control servers. Proactive DNS security is no longer optional – […]
Posts Tagged ‘DevOps’
A Comprehensive Guide to Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall, a managed, cloud-based network security service, is an essential component of Azure’s security offerings. It comes in three different versions – Basic, Standard, and Premium – each designed to cater to a wide range of customer use cases and preferences. This blog post will provide a comprehensive comparison of these versions, discuss best […]
Over The Air Updates for React Native Apps
Mobile App development is rapidly growing and so is the expectation of robust support. “Mobile first” is the set paradigm for many application development teams. Unlike web deployment, an app release has to go through the review process via App Store Connect and Google Play. Minor or major releases follow the app review same process, […]
How the Change to TLS Certificate Lifetimes Will Affect Sitecore Projects (and How to Prepare)
TLS certificate lifetimes are being significantly reduced over the next few years as part of an industry-wide push toward greater security and automation. Here’s the phased timeline currently in place: Now through March 15, 2026: Maximum lifetime is 398 days Starting March 15, 2026: Reduced to 200 days Starting March 15, 2027: Further reduced to […]
Security Best Practices in Sitecore XM Cloud
Securing your Sitecore XM Cloud environment is critical to protecting your content, your users, and your brand. This post walks through key areas of XM Cloud security, including user management, authentication, secure coding, and best practices you can implement today to reduce your security risks. We’ll also take a step back to look at the […]
Automate the Deployment of a Static Website to an S3 Bucket Using GitHub Actions
Automating deployments is crucial for efficiency and reliability in today’s fast-paced development environment. GitHub Actions provides a seamless way to implement CI/CD pipelines, allowing developers to automate the deployment of static websites without manual intervention. In this blog, we will explore how to deploy a static website to an AWS S3 bucket using GitHub Actions. […]
Install Sitecore Hotfixes on Azure PaaS with Azure DevOps Pipeline
Why Automate Sitecore Hotfix Deployment to Azure PaaS? Sitecore frequently releases hotfixes to address reported issues, including critical security vulnerabilities or urgent problems. Having a quick, automated process to apply these updates is crucial. By automating the deployment of Sitecore hotfixes with an Azure DevOps pipeline, you can ensure faster, more reliable updates while reducing […]
Extending the Capabilities of Your Development Team with Visual Studio Code Extensions
Introduction Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has become a ubiquitous tool in the software development world, prized for its speed, versatility, and extensive customization options. At its heart, VS Code is a lightweight, open-source code editor that supports a vast ecosystem of extensions. These extensions are the key to unlocking the true potential of VS […]
Migration of DNS Hosted Zones in AWS
Transferring Route 53 hosted zone records between AWS accounts using the CLI involves exporting the records from one account and then importing them to another. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Migration of DNS Hosted Zones in AWS The primary objective of this process is to migrate Route 53 hosted zone records seamlessly between AWS accounts while […]
Unit Testing in Android Apps: A Deep Dive into MVVM
Understanding Unit Testing Unit testing is a crucial aspect of software development, especially in complex applications like Android apps. It involves testing individual units of code, such as methods or classes, in isolation. This ensures the correctness of each component, leading to a more robust and reliable application. Why Unit Testing in MVVM? The Model-View-ViewModel […]
Fixing an XM Cloud Deployment Failure
Intro 📖 Last week, I noticed that deployments to Sitecore XM Cloud were failing on one of my projects. In this blog post, I’ll review the troubleshooting steps I went through and what the issue turned out to be. To provide a bit more context on the DevOps setup for this particular project, an Azure […]
GitHub – On-Prem Server Connectivity Using Self-Hosted Runners
Various deployment methods, including cloud-based (e.g., CloudHub) and on-premises, are available to meet diverse infrastructure needs. GitHub, among other tools, supports versioning and code backup, while CI/CD practices automate integration and deployment processes, enhancing code quality and speeding up software delivery. GitHub Actions, an automation platform by GitHub, streamlines building, testing, and deploying software workflows […]