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Install Redis Server on Ubuntu running on Windows 11

In a previous video we looked at how to install Ubuntu Linux using the Windows subsystem for Linux on Windows 11, and now we’re going to look at how to use that built in Linux implementation to install Redis server so we can use it for local development. 

Ignore Azure Function false positive dependency failures using TelemetryInitializers

Let me start by saying that I love Appication Insights. The level of detail it gives you out of the box to monitor and troubleshoot application issues is fantastic. BUT, I loathe false positive error messages, especially dependency failures. If you’ve done any work with Azure storage then you’ve likely come across what I’m talking …

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Error 0x800F0954 installing .NET 3.5 on Windows 10

If you’re experiencing error 0x800F0954 when trying to install .NET 2.0 and 3.5 on Windows 10, and you’re in a domain environment, then a simple temporary registry change should solve your troubles. The error 0x800F0954 typically appears if your machine is trying to connect to it’s locally configured WSUS server to download the required files …

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Preview a website before changing DNS without a temporary URL

Setting up a new website on a new server or with a different hosting provider while the existing website is still live presents some challenges. Https configuration Firstly, to test https configurations configuration, you need to use the correct URL. Most hosting control panels supply a temporary URL, or you can alias your own spare …

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