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We are seeking an experienced IIS and ASP.NET Core engineer to troubleshoot, optimize, and stabilize a production application running on Windows Server 2022. Current Stack: * ASP.NET Core 8 API * IIS 10 * SQL Server 2022 * Azure Front Door * Windows Server 2022 VM * Azure DevOps CI/CD Current challenges include intermittent IIS 500.30 startup errors, application pool crashes during traffic spikes, reverse proxy and forwarding-header issues behind Azure Front Door, SSL/HTTPS redirect inconsistencies, high worker-process memory usage, and occasional deployment failures. Responsibilities: * Diagnose and resolve IIS and ASP.NET Core hosting issues * Optimize IIS application pools and server configuration * Configure ARR, URL Rewrite, reverse proxy, and forwarding headers * Validate SSL, HTTPS redirects, DNS, and Azure Front Door settings * Improve application stability and performance under load * Review CI/CD deployment processes and reduce publishing failures * Recommend appropriate logging and production monitoring Required Experience: * IIS 10 Administration * ASP.NET Core hosting on IIS * C# / .NET * Windows Server 2019/2022 * Azure Front Door * ARR and URL Rewrite * SQL Server 2022 * Azure DevOps / CI/CD * Performance tuning and production troubleshooting We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience managing real production IIS environments and resolving complex deployment, stability, and performance issues.
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Hello, Regarding the intermittent IIS 500.30 startup errors, what is the specific configuration of the `aspNetCore` module within your `[login to view URL]` that might be contributing to these startup failures? A common failure mode for ASP.NET Core applications on IIS is misconfiguration of the `aspNetCore` module, especially concerning the `stdoutLogEnabled` and `stdoutLogFile` settings, which can mask underlying issues. For a micro-solution, I'd recommend temporarily enabling `stdoutLogEnabled` and directing `stdoutLogFile` to a writable path on the server to capture detailed startup logs, which can often pinpoint the exact .NET exception preventing the application from starting. This approach provides immediate diagnostic insight even before deeper configuration changes are made. The challenge with reverse proxy and forwarding-header issues behind Azure Front Door, particularly with SSL/HTTPS redirect inconsistencies, suggests a need to carefully examine the `X-Forwarded-Proto` and `X-Forwarded-For` headers. We can implement a robust solution by configuring IIS's `ARR` and `URL Rewrite` modules to correctly interpret and set these headers, ensuring consistent HTTPS enforcement across the application. I will ensure the application pool crashes during traffic spikes are resolved by optimizing worker-process memory usage and tuning IIS configurations for better resource management. Thank you.
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YES======>>I can troubleshoot and stabilize your ASP.NET Core 8 application on IIS 10, including 500.30 startup failures, app-pool crashes, memory usage, Azure Front Door forwarding headers, SSL/HTTPS redirects, ARR/URL Rewrite, and CI/CD deployment issues. I have strong .NET/C# experience with Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, Azure infrastructure, and production performance tuning. Thanks!! Parminder
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Hello Sir, I have already worked on similar types of website and software development projects and I am confident that I can successfully handle your project. I am a full-time freelancer with **17+ years of experience** in web development, software development, automation, and API integrations. My expertise includes: * ASP.NET C# web and software development * Android app development * Python automation and web scraping (Amazon, Instagram, Facebook, Google Maps, LinkedIn, Telegram, and other custom scraping solutions) * JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, HTML5 * Microsoft SQL Server database development * Payment gateway integration * SMS, Email, Banking, Financial, and Insurance API integration * Custom automation bots and workflow automation software I focus on delivering **high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions** with clean code and long-term support. Please contact me in private chat so we can discuss your requirements in detail. I can also show you a **demo of similar projects** I have completed. Looking forward to working with you. Thanks & Regards
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I am well-equipped to optimize, stabilize, and enhance your ASP.NET Core application on Windows Server 2022, addressing IIS and Azure Front Door issues effectively. To tackle intermittent IIS errors and app pool crashes, I will perform diagnostics, optimize configurations, and implement ARR and URL Rewrite. Validating SSL, DNS, and refining Azure Front Door settings will enhance security and HTTPS redirection. Enhancing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to streamline deployments is a key focus. With a focus on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring, I will not only resolve current challenges but also provide recommendations for future scalability. I aim to understand your CI/CD pain points and explore automation opportunities. Are there specific post-optimization KPIs or metrics you aim for? I am committed to delivering reliable solutions within agreed timelines, with transparent communication. Let's work together to boost your application's performance, stability, and scalability.
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Hi, IIS 500.30 on startup plus app pool crashes under traffic almost always trace to one of two things: the pool's process model settings (idle timeout, recycling, or CPU limits fighting real load) or a startup-path failure the app only hits once IIS's own recovery kicks in — not something to fix by trial and error. Behind Azure Front Door, the forwarding-header/HTTPS redirect issues usually mean the app isn't trusting X-Forwarded-* headers correctly, which then cascades into the SSL inconsistencies you're seeing. I'd start with a systematic pass: reproduce the 500.30 with detailed IIS failed-request tracing on, audit app pool recycling/limits against your traffic pattern, fix the Front Door header trust and ARR/URL Rewrite rules, then review your Azure DevOps deploy pipeline for what's causing the publish failures. Background: production .NET/C#, IIS and Azure deployments. At your $30–250 range, I'd scope this as a focused diagnostic-and-fix pass on the 500.30 and app pool crashes first — the header/SSL work as a fast follow once that's stable. Delivery: 5 days. Can I get read access to current IIS logs and the ADO pipeline now? Best regards, Davinder
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Hi there, My name is Anupam, having 15+ years of dotnet development experience, my skills and expertise perfectly align with your current requirement, let's connect to get started. Regards, Anupam.
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As a seasoned IIS and ASP.NET Core engineer with more than a decade in the industry, I'm well-versed in resolving complex issues just like what your production application currently faces. My experience extends to optimizing IIS application pools and server configuration, configuring reverse proxies and forwarding headers, ensuring smooth SSL and HTTPS redirects, as well as identifying possible bottlenecks and enhancing performance under high traffic. In addition to my comprehensive knowledge of IIS administration, ASP.NET Core hosting, and Windows Server 2019/2022 utilization, I bring expertise in SQL Server management and Azure Front Door, which can be advantageous in troubleshooting your setup. Moreover, my proficiencies in C#, .NET programming and Azure DevOps speak volumes in terms of my capability to review CI/CD processes, identify potential publishing failures, and recommend accurate logging protocols for effective production monitoring. What truly sets me apart is not only my technical acumen but also my never-ending thirst for learning. Balancing theory with practice has always brought exceptional work to the fold throughout my tenure. Paired with my commitment to incorporating emerging technologies when needed, you can trust that I'll not only troubleshoot the intermittent issues haunting your current system but provide long-term stability and performance growth. Let's virtually connect soon to discuss how we can transform challenges into opportunities together!
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**Free right now and can start diagnosing those IIS 500.30 errors and pool crashes today** Went through your stack and this is exactly the kind of production firefighting I do. ASP.NET Core 8 on IIS 10 behind Azure Front Door, working through app pool crashes, ARR/URL Rewrite header issues, SSL redirect inconsistencies is familiar territory. Recent work: stabilized an ASP.NET Core API on IIS that was crashing under load by fixing pool recycling settings and forwarded headers, and untangled an Azure Front Door reverse proxy setup that was breaking HTTPS redirects for a fintech client. I'll start by checking the event logs and app pool config to isolate the 500.30 cause, then move through the ARR/header issues and CI/CD publish failures. Can start today, want me to begin with a diagnostic pass first?
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Hi, I have strong hands-on experience with IIS, ASP.NET Core, Windows Server, Azure, SQL Server, and CI/CD, and I can troubleshoot your production environment systematically rather than applying temporary fixes. I can investigate and resolve the 500.30 startup errors, application pool crashes, memory usage, Azure Front Door/forwarding-header issues, HTTPS redirects, ARR/URL Rewrite configuration, and deployment failures. I’ll also review your Azure DevOps pipeline, logging, monitoring, and server configuration to identify the underlying causes and improve overall stability. My approach will be to first analyze logs, application behavior, IIS configuration, and deployment history, then implement and validate fixes under realistic traffic conditions. I’ll provide clear documentation of the changes and recommendations so the environment remains maintainable. I’m ready to review the current configuration and start troubleshooting immediately.
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Hi - Aleksandar Here From Serbia "IIS & ASP.NET CORE STABILITY" - resolving production hosting, startup, proxy, SSL, memory, and deployment issues without disrupting the live application. I can troubleshoot IIS 10 and ASP.NET Core 8 on Windows Server 2022, handling application pools, ARR, URL Rewrite, forwarding headers, Azure Front Door, SSL, and CI/CD issues. I will implement stability and performance improvements, review logging and monitoring, test traffic spikes and deployments, and document the configuration changes to ensure a reliable production environment. I can start immediately and deliver the fixes within 5 days, followed by testing and final adjustments. Can you provide recent IIS 500.30 logs and application pool crash details? Looking forward to working with you.
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Hello! We can help stabilize and optimize your IIS and ASP.NET Core production setup. 1. What issue should we tackle first: startup errors, crashes, or deployment failures? 2. Do you already have logs or monitoring data from the production server? — About us We are dZENcode – a full-cycle IT company for digital product development: from design and programming to integrations and post-release support. We build projects from scratch and also work on existing solutions that need further development, improvements, or technical support. You can find detailed information about our services and rates on our official website: https://dzencode.com. Please review it – after that, we can discuss the details and agree on the next step. ⚠️ After clarifying all details, we will define the scope, the suitable cooperation format – task-based, outsourcing, or outstaffing – and the final cost. Projects are guaranteed to reach release with us: • 10+ years providing IT services; • 90+ in-house specialists; • 250+ public reviews since 2015; • We support products under SLA after launch; • We work under NDA and a company contract!
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Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, an experienced .NET engineer with 10+ years in ASP.NET Core, IIS, Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure, and production troubleshooting. I have some questions: 1. Can you provide recent IIS logs, ASP.NET Core stdout logs, and Windows Event Viewer errors? 2. Are the 500.30 errors correlated with specific deployments, traffic spikes, or configuration changes? 3. Can you provide access to the Azure Front Door and Azure DevOps configurations for review? I understand you need to stabilize ASP.NET Core 8 on IIS, resolve startup/crash issues, forwarding headers, SSL, memory, and deployment failures. I am skilled in C#, ASP.NET Core, IIS, ARR, URL Rewrite, SQL Server, Azure Front Door, CI/CD, and performance tuning. I can diagnose the production root causes and implement safe, measurable fixes. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
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Hello, I appreciate the opportunity to apply for your project involving IIS and ASP.NET Core troubleshooting and optimization. I understand that you are facing critical challenges such as intermittent startup errors, application pool crashes under load, and deployment failures, all of which are crucial for maintaining the stability of your production application. With extensive experience in managing IIS 10 and deploying ASP.NET Core applications on Windows Server, I have effectively resolved similar issues in high-traffic environments. My expertise includes performance tuning, SQL Server optimization, and ensuring seamless configurations with Azure Front Door and Azure DevOps CI/CD. To address your project needs, I propose the following approach: - Diagnose and fix the IIS 500.30 errors and application pool crashes. - Optimize application pools and server settings for stability and performance. - Configure ARR and URL Rewrite to ensure proper handling of reverse proxy requests. - Validate SSL settings and enhance HTTPS redirect consistency. - Review and streamline your CI/CD processes to minimize deployment failures and improve logging practices. I am eager to bring my skills to your project and am confident in delivering effective solutions that align with your objectives. I am available to discuss this in further detail and can start immediately. Thank you for considering my proposal!
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Hi, The pattern here, intermittent 500.30 errors, pool crashes under load, and inconsistent forwarding-header behavior behind Front Door, points to a few known failure modes, so I'd triage in order. 500.30 usually traces to a mismatched ASP.NET Core Module version, a swallowed startup exception, or a connection string resolving differently under IIS than locally. Enabling stdout logging first usually narrows this immediately. Pool crashes under spikes often come from unbounded memory growth (a scoped service resolved as singleton) or overly aggressive recycling settings, I'd check both against your current config. Front Door forwarding-header and redirect issues are almost always UseForwardedHeaders() missing or not trusting Front Door's proxy IP ranges, causing ASP.NET Core to misjudge scheme and triggering intermittent redirect loops. For ARR and URL Rewrite, I'd audit existing rules for conflicts with Front Door's own routing, duplicate rewriting at both layers is a common source of SSL inconsistency. For monitoring, I'd recommend Application Insights tied into your existing Azure setup for request tracing and exception capture, plus IIS failed-request tracing enabled specifically for the intermittent cases. I'd fix root cause first, verify under load, then review CI/CD for deployment failures. Talk soon, Mateen
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Hello, I’ve optimized IIS hosting for an ASP.NET Core 8 application, reducing startup errors by 80% and cutting deployment failures by 60% through proper process configuration and logging. I can diagnose your IIS 500.30 errors and application pool crashes by reviewing the Windows Event Logs and IIS worker-process settings. I’ll configure ARR and URL Rewrite to handle Azure Front Door headers correctly, ensuring consistent HTTPS redirects. I’d approach this by analyzing the current IIS and ASP.NET Core hosting setup, then adjusting the application pool recycling settings and optimizing the reverse proxy configuration. The biggest improvements will come from fixing the forwarding headers and stabilizing the worker processes. Proper tuning will reduce downtime and improve performance during traffic spikes. I’ll also set up basic logging and monitoring to catch issues early. I’ll provide a detailed report after resolving the issues, including recommendations for long-term stability. Once the project is complete, I’ll review the final configuration with you to ensure everything is working as expected. If this sounds helpful, I’d be happy to discuss the details further. Thanks, Lazar.
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Hello, I'm Denis, a full-stack developer with hands-on experience troubleshooting production ASP.NET Core applications on IIS and Windows Server. I've resolved similar stability issues involving application pool crashes, memory pressure, and deployment inconsistencies. Your 500.30 startup errors and traffic-spike crashes typically stem from interconnected issues: application pool recycling under memory pressure, misconfigured forwarding headers between Azure Front Door and IIS, or binding mismatches. The SSL redirect loops suggest reverse proxy headers aren't being read correctly. I've stabilized comparable scenarios by tuning application pool settings, validating ARR and URL Rewrite rules, ensuring X-Forwarded headers are correctly mapped, and identifying memory leaks in application code. My approach: 1. Review IIS logs, application event logs, and Azure Front Door configuration to pinpoint failures 2. Validate application pool settings and check binding/SSL configuration 3. Verify ARR and forwarding header setup 4. Review your CI/CD pipeline for deployment failures tied to application pool state or binding conflicts 5. Profile memory usage—high worker-process memory usually indicates improper resource disposal or pool settings preventing garbage collection under load I'll document findings throughout so you have full clarity on your environment. These issues are often interconnected, so understanding the complete picture prevents masking the root cause. I can start im
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As a seasoned full-stack developer with a strong background in C# Programming, Windows Server management, and Azure services, I'm well-equipped to overcome the challenges your application faces. With 8+ years in the industry and having successfully delivered projects similar to yours, I have a keen understanding of IIS 10 administration and ASP.NET Core hosting on IIS. Handling 145+ projects on Freelancer speaks volumes about my ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and stabilize applications running on Windows Server. Not only am I experienced with your current stack but also well-versed in ARRs, URL Rewrite configurations that will directly address your reverse proxy and forwarding header issues behind the Azure Front Door. Furthermore, I specialize in performance optimization and production troubleshooting which is vital in order to address intermittent startup errors and application pool crashes your project faces. Let me assure you that my solutions aren't quick fixes but methods that provide long-lasting improvements ensuring better stability and optimized performance at all times.
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Hello, I’m an IT expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. I hold certifications as a Cisco Certified Networking Professional (300-100 and 300-115), Linux Certified Professional (LPI 101, 102, 103), Red Hat Certified System Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (versions 4, 5, and 5.5), as well as being a Microsoft System Administrator/Engineer from 2003 to 2022 and AZ104
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hi, i have reviewed the details of your project. i can troubleshoot and stabilize the full asp.net core 8 and iis 10 production setup, including 500.30 errors, app pool crashes, memory issues, forwarding headers, ssl redirects and azure front door configuration. i’ll also review arr/url rewrite, windows server settings, sql performance, logging and the azure devops deployment pipeline so we fix the root causes rather than just patching individual errors. i can work carefully on the live environment with minimal disruption and provide clear recommendations after the initial review. can we jump on a quick meeting to go through the current setup, logs and recent deployment issues?
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Hi, You need to troubleshoot and stabilize your ASP.NET Core application running on IIS, especially dealing with intermittent IIS 500.30 startup errors and application pool crashes. Given the details, have you already checked the application pool settings and how they relate to your traffic patterns? Here's how I'd do it: - Analyze the existing IIS configurations for the application pools and make adjustments for performance under load. - Review and configure the ARR and URL Rewrite settings to make sure correct reverse proxy behavior with Azure Front Door. - Validate SSL and HTTPS redirect configurations and provide monitoring recommendations to track performance over time. I can have a working version of the core piece ready on a test link within a day. What traffic patterns do you typically experience that lead to those application pool crashes? Toqeer S.
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Hey, Just fixed a similar ASP.NET Core 8 API on IIS 10 that kept throwing 500.30 errors during traffic spikes. I’ve spent years fine‑tuning IIS on Windows Server 2022, configuring ARR, URL Rewrite, and forwarding headers behind Azure Front Door, and eliminating SSL/HTTPS redirect quirks. We’re the perfect fit for your stack—ASP.NET Core hosting, IIS 10 administration, SQL Server 2022, Azure DevOps CI/CD, and performance tuning. I’ll diagnose the worker‑process memory leak, stabilize the app pool, streamline your CI/CD pipeline, and set up robust logging and monitoring. Multiple 5‑star reviews on complex IIS/ASP.NET Core production migrations and performance overhauls. Let’s chat about your setup—free consultation and actionable ideas included. Chris | Lead Developer | Novatech
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