Installing Sitecore Diagnostics Tool

1. Access the website and look for Available only as a ClickOnce installer  2. Click Install and Launch 3. Launch the Sitecore.DiagnosticsToolset.WinApp.application file 4. Wait until it asks you to install the application, and click Install 5. After click Install, the download starts and afterward you might be prompted to provide administrative privileges to complete the installation 6. Once … Ler mais

Definitive guide to Sitecore firewall rules

Nowadays, using multiple layers of security to protect your data is no longer a luxury; it is non-negotiable. Further, you need to ensure your Sitecore solution keeps functioning and communicating with your integrated services (e.g. SQL, Mongo, Solr) while maintaining the same level of security. Read more…

Sitecore – How to fix Login attempt leads to application crash when AD Module 1.3 is used

Yesterday I had to install the Active Directory module in a Sitecore 8.2 instance by following the official documentation and the Best way to setup Active Directory Module in a Sitecore Solution from my colleague and Sitecore MVP Rodrigo Peplau. The installation was pretty straight-forward, after download the module I went to Sitecore desktop, clicked Sitecore, Development Tools, Installation Wizard, uploaded the … Ler mais

Sitecore 8.2 – SQL Server Always On Availability Groups

Couple months ago I wrote a post talking about the changes in Sitecore 8.2 from requirements perspective. At that time, I didn’t know about the support of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups! Microsoft SQL Server Always On is only supported in Sitecore 8.2 and later For many years High Availability and Disaster Recovery in … Ler mais

Sitecore announces 2017 MVPs

Back in 2013 I started my Sitecore journey, and since last year I set a goal to explore this world using my System Administrator skills by writing articles, contributing in the community and being an active member and co-founder of Sitecore User Group in Brazil. One of my goals last year was to start a … Ler mais

Sitecore – Using SSL part 3

This is the third part in a series of posts about Using SSL on a Sitecore environment, I hope you enjoy it! On my last two posts (part 1 and part 2), you saw an overview of SSL, how to create a self-signed certificate, few tricks & tips, and how to deal with Multiple Certificates … Ler mais

Sitecore – Using SSL part 2

This is the second part in a series of posts about Using SSL on a Sitecore environment, I hope you enjoy it! On my previously post, you saw an overview of SSL, how to create a self-signed certificate and couple tips & tricks for it! In today’s post, I’ll share some experience while setting up … Ler mais

Sitecore – Using SSL part 1

Formally known as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), nowadays it has become increasingly important as a result to keep data protected by establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client. This is the first in a series of posts about Using SSL on a Sitecore environment, I hope you enjoy it. In today’s post, … Ler mais

Sitecore – SOLR is NOT starting trick #2

In today’s post, I’ll show another tricky to get Solr service started which saved couple hours for install it again. The story is pretty similar to my last post where I have a Sitecore instance set to use Solr which was up and running, but Solr Server restarted caused by a general failure in the operational system. … Ler mais

Sitecore – SOLR is NOT starting trick #1

As you probably know Sitecore supports Solr search engine, and I’ve got stuck when its services weren’t starting! In this post I’m going to show how I have overcome and saved myself from painful rework task! I have a Sitecore instance set to use Solr which was up and running, until I have been asked … Ler mais