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Discover KloudStack Labs, a platform for testing and developing optimized cloud hosting solutions on Azure. Learn about CDN, security policies, and hosting enhancements to improve site performance and user experience.

  • Azure Firewall $$$$ with Azure App Services Linux: Is It Really Needed?

    Azure Firewall with Azure App Services Linux: Is It Really Needed? When managing cloud security, businesses often wonder if deploying Azure Firewall alongside Azure App Services (Linux) within a VNet is necessary. While security is a top priority, it’s essential to evaluate whether Azure Firewall truly adds value or if built-in security features of Azure…

  • Enhancing WordPress Security: Top Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Plugins

    Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an essential layer of security for WordPress websites, protecting against unauthorized access by requiring additional verification beyond just a username and password. Below are some of the most popular and effective MFA plugins for WordPress: 1. WP 2FA 2. Wordfence Login Security 3. Google Authenticator 4. iThemes Security Pro 5. Two-Factor…

  • When to Turn Off Wordfence Firewall

    Already have a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured within Azure Front Door, managing security through two different firewalls (Wordfence and Front Door WAF) can sometimes lead to overlapping or redundant protections. Here’s an analysis to help you decide: 1. Relying Fully on Azure Front Door WAF When to Set Wordfence Firewall to Learning Mode 1.…

  • Monitoring CPU Time on Azure App Services: Best Practices & Key Insights

    Monitoring CPU Time on Azure App Services: Key Metrics and Best Practices Effective resource monitoring is essential for ensuring the optimal performance and cost-efficiency of cloud-hosted applications. One of the most critical metrics to track is CPU Time, which provides insight into how much processing power your application is consuming. But how do you monitor…

  • Troubleshooting WordPress Core Update Issues on Azure App Services with Autoscaling Enabled

    Overview: As more companies leverage the power of cloud platforms like Azure App Services for hosting WordPress, scaling issues have become a top concern, especially during critical processes like core updates. Autoscaling, a popular feature for managing traffic surges and optimizing resource usage, can sometimes inadvertently disrupt essential WordPress maintenance tasks, leading to temporary downtime…

  • Understanding Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

    In today’s fast-paced, digital world, users expect web pages, videos, and other online content to load almost instantaneously. Studies show that users are more likely to abandon websites that take more than a few seconds to load, which can lead to a significant loss of potential customers and revenue. This is where Content Delivery Networks…