Configure Synology VPN Server with Custom Domain
Probably you heard a lot about VPN services that became very popular in past several years and wondered if you need one. If you are using public Wi-Fi a lot in coffee shops, hotels, malls (you know it is dangerous, right?) or you want to get access to the content that is not accessible in your region then yes you need it. So, you can buy one of those service or if you have Synology device you can configure your own VPN Server for free.
Host you domain in Azure DNS
There are many cases when you want to dynamically add/remove CNAME, A/AAA records to your domain. To do that you should get familiar with yours domain registrar API (if any) and its limits (like requests per day, throttling, etc.). But, if you’re already working with Azure it is much easier to use Azure DNS zone instead, because it provides full control over your domain and familiar experience. So, lets get started.
Hosting Hugo site on Azure Static Web Apps
Recently when I decided to start my own blog, one of the first questions I had where and how I’m going to host it. Long story short I’ve decided to use Azure Statics Web App , because Azure provides a free account. So, if it is free why not 😄.
Prerequisites Because you are reading this post I can assume you already have Hugo site that you want to host, if not just follow this installation guide to create one.