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Building a resilient web server

Across every industry, the operational risks of cyber threats are escalating. Automated bots, denial-of-service attacks and vulnerability scanners are increasingly common. For businesses operating in Australia and globally, implementing resilient, proactive security measures is essential to ensure business continuity and protect customer trust.

Transferring files between development and production environments is a critical task in the deployment process. However, I continue to come across multiple approaches that scale from awesome automation using pipelines to the basic of direct command line entry. Where the basic approaches rely on outdated processes that are inefficient and difficult to maintain.

Deploying updates to production environments is a critical phase in web development, yet it often unveils challenges that can undermine the user experience. A prevalent issue arises when modifications to CSS and JavaScript files lead to inconsistent or broken layouts, as browsers continue to serve cached versions of these essential assets. This discrepancy not only frustrates users but can also tarnish a brand’s reputation for reliability.

Setting up CKAN in a Docker environment can sometimes require some additional troubleshooting, particularly when working with Solr for search functionality. In this article, we’ll walk through how to set up CKAN 2.11 in a Docker environment with a specific focus on resolving issues related to Solr schema configuration.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

- Docker
- Docker Compose

In this article, we will walk through a series of common Linux commands used for managing CKAN instances on an Ubuntu server with Nginx. We'll cover a variety of actions, explaining each command and its purpose. Whether you’re maintaining a CKAN instance, performing updates, or troubleshooting, this guide will help you understand the underlying operations.

The run through

In today's security-conscious world, enforcing HTTPS on your web applications is no longer optional—it's essential. Whether you're dealing with government reports or routine security audits, failing to enforce HTTPS can trigger warnings that leave you scrambling for a solution.

When working with code in Visual Studio Code, you may need to search for specific instances of a function or method, such as self.logger.log. However, it can be frustrating to sift through lines that are commented out, like # self.logger.log. Fortunately, VS Code provides a powerful search feature that allows you to exclude these commented lines from your search results.

When working on Drupal projects, especially in a collaborative environment, it’s crucial to follow best practices for creating and managing patches. Patches are essential for contributing back to the community, applying quick fixes, or sharing custom changes with your team. In this article, we'll explore the recommended method for creating a Drupal 10 patch and discuss when it might be appropriate to use alternative approaches.

If you're working with Drupal on an Ubuntu 24.04 server, it's common to use the command line interface for various tasks, including clearing the cache with drush cr. However, you might encounter a warning like this