Setting Up Let’s Encrypt SSL on Windows and Hardening Nginx with Posh-ACME and PowerShell

We’ll set up a plain Windows Server 2022 environment with NGINX and PowerShell to issue a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using the Posh-ACME PowerShell module. This guide will ensure that your environment is ready for certificate issuance and renewal using automated and Secure DNS validation and can be used to setup Windows 10\11 also. Contents

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Setting Up Let’s Encrypt SSL on Windows and Hardening IIS with Posh-ACME and PowerShell

We’ll set up a plain Windows Server 2022 environment with IIS and PowerShell to issue a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using the Posh-ACME PowerShell module. This guide will ensure that your environment is ready for certificate issuance and renewal using automated and Secure DNS validation and can be used to setup Windows 10\11 also. Contents

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Windows Let’s Encrypt Setup for FileMaker Server: Secure! SSL Certificates

Securing your FileMaker Server with SSL certificates is crucial for protecting data and ensuring secure connections. With the release of FileMaker Server 2024, official support for Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates is available for macOS and Ubuntu. However, Windows users are still awaiting official support. In the meantime, this guide provides a secure method to implement Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates on FileMaker Server for Windows, emphasizing best security practices to protect your server.

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Enhancing Security with Claris FileMaker 2024: An In-Depth Guide for Developers and Administrators

addresses these challenges head-on by introducing robust security features tailored for developers and administrators. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these features, empowering you to:

Secure your FileMaker Server and applications effectively.

Comply with industry standards and organizational policies.

Enhance operational efficiency without compromising security.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a system administrator, or a business owner relying on FileMaker solutions, this guide is designed to help you navigate the new security landscape introduced in FileMaker 2024.

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Breaking the Monolith: Optimizing FileMaker with Distributed Architecture

Often, as FileMaker developers, we default to solving every problem within the FileMaker environment simply because it’s what we know best. However, it’s crucial to recognize that while FileMaker can handle a wide range of tasks, it might not always be the most efficient choice for every function. This tendency to rely on familiar tools and approaches can limit our solutions’ effectiveness and scalability.

A common adage captures this mindset well: “If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” This perspective can hinder innovation and optimization. Instead, we should explore integrating external microservices and other technologies, keeping FileMaker at the core but enhancing its capabilities with specialized tools. By doing so, we can build more robust, efficient, and scalable solutions.

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We Did It to Ourselves: Unraveling the Decline of Network Engineering

Explore the subtle yet profound decline of network engineering, eloquently encapsulated in Dakota’s observation, “We did it to ourselves.” This blog delves into how technological advancements and automation have led to the overshadowing of fundamental network skills, examining the reasons behind the diminishing appeal of network engineering as a career path and what might be done to revive its vital role in the IT industry.

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