In addition to rolling out patches to address two zero-days affecting SQL Server and .NET, Microsoft introduced Common Log File System hardening with signature verification.

Victims are coaxed into a Quick Assist session that drops a digitally signed Microsoft Installer (MSI). This slips in a third-party-signed dynamic link library (DLL) to trigger sideloading and deploy ...

For this project, my primary responsibility was to set up the CI/CD pipeline and automate the database. The aim of my part was to automate the deployment of MySQL and MongoDB, run the ETL process ...

For the fastest way to join Tom's Guide Club enter your email below. We'll send you a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all the latest news.

Running Python scripts is one of the most common tasks in automation. However, managing dependencies across different systems can be challenging. That’s where Docker comes in. Docker lets you package ...

A step-by-step guide to deploying, configuring, and testing a multi-AZ, multi-region SQL Server FCI in the Azure cloud, complete with a PowerShell script that handles the networking configuration.

Your browser does not support the audio element. In today’s connected world, DNS servers play a crucial role in translating human-friendly domain names into IP ...

Database administrator with 14+ years of hands-on experience in database management and database design.

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...