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Install and Configure Windows Admin Center on Windows Server 2019
Windows Admin Center has become a strategic management platform for modern Windows Server environments, offering a centralized, browser-based experience for administering servers, clusters, and hyper-converged infrastructure. With Windows Server 2019 still widely adopted across enterprise and hybrid environments, understanding how to correctly install and configure Windows Admin Center remains a critical…
Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware KVMs
If you have ever found yourself juggling multiple Personal Computers (PCs) at your desk. We bring you a solution that you might not have heard about previously. Synergy is software that lets you use one mouse and keyboard to control multiple PCs across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Just move your cursor between machines like they are one setup. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss "Why Software KVMs such…
Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025
Veeam ONE is a monitoring and analytics solution for virtual and data protection environments, providing performance monitoring, reporting, and capacity planning for infrastructures like VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. In this article, we shall discuss how to Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025. Please, see Install Veeam Backup And Replication With Dedicated SQL Server, and…
Modern Protection with Veeam + Wasabi – Truly Immutable and Efficient Backup Strategy
Every year, more companies migrate their backup architecture to object storage. The promise is well-known: scalability, predictable cost, and an extra layer of resilience against ransomware. But with so many providers available, one of them has been gaining significant traction — Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. Wasabi's value proposition is refreshingly simple: S3-compatible storage, high…
Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2025 from Windows
Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful relational database management system (RDBMS). Applications and tools connect directly to a SQL Server instance or database and interact with it using Transact-SQL (T-SQL). You can run SQL Server on Windows or Linux, deploy it in Linux containers, or host it on an Azure Virtual Machine or any other supported VM platform. In this article, we shall discuss how to Uninstall Microsoft SQL…
Install and access all Editions of Microsoft SQL Server 2025
Running outdated SQL Server versions exposes your business to security risks, performance issues, and compliance gaps. Microsoft no longer supports some older SQL Server editions, leaving systems unpatched and vulnerable. Upgrading to SQL Server 2025 ensures protection, stability, and access to the latest features. In this article, we shall discuss how to Install and access all Editions of Microsoft SQL…
Securing Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Applications: Security Posture and Ransomware Best Practices”
I'm currently studying to become a Cybersecurity Architect, and I wanted to share my learning journey with the community. In this series of posts, I'll be exploring security posture in cloud and hybrid environments, focusing on both infrastructure and application security. My goal is to break down complex concepts and make them accessible to anyone interested in…
Procedure for creating an MSSQL Always On Cluster on Azure:
Prerequisites: Tutorial: prerequisites are as follows: Have (at least) two servers on Azure with the following characteristics:1) Be part of the same resource group2) Be part of different Availability Zones or Availability Sets3) Failover Clustering feature installed4) Windows Firewall disabled Install feature: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Failover-Clustering –IncludeManagementTools Aggiungere il record…
How to download and install the Windows ADK Patches
Previously, You would need to uninstall and reinstall the Windows ADK and the Windows PE add-on for this ADK support when there are new releases. This has changed as the ADK patches now allow users on ADK versions Windows ADK 10.1.26100.2454 (December 2024) and newer to update their ADK installations without having to uninstall and reinstall the entire kit. This guide will discuss the steps on how to download and…
Unable to edit MDT XML unattended file: Could not load file
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a unified collection of tools, processes, and guidance for automating desktop and server deployment. And this in turn reduces deployment time and standardizes desktop and server image deployment. In this guide, we shall discuss the fix to "Unable to edit MDT XML unattended file: Could not load file". Please, see "ADK|WinPE|MDT: Deploy Windows with WDS…
Enhancing Proactive Monitoring with Veeam ONE
In fast-paced IT environments, keeping everything running smoothly is a constant challenge. Every day involves checking backup jobs, analyzing failures, resolving issues, applying updates, and planning new projects. For those who manage multiple infrastructures at once, this workload becomes even more demanding. Please, see Hyper V Disk allocation: Why Veeam reports full size after Shrinking, and Restore VM to Original…
SQL Server 2025 Upgrade Requirements and Compatibility
It s interesting to note that SQL Server 2025 (17.x) builds on previous releases to grow SQL Server. This enables you to use your choices of development languages, data types, on-premises or cloud environments, and operating system. In this article, we shall discuss "SQL Server 2025 upgrade Requirements and Compatibility". Please, see How to upgrade PostgreSQL Engine used by VBR…
Upgrade from Veeam 12.3 to 13 on a Windows-Based Environment
Veeam Backup & Replication v13 has arrived with significant improvements in security, performance, and data governance. I recently performed the upgrade from version 12.3, and in this article I share the entire process, from preparation to post-upgrade validation, following the official Veeam documentation. The goal is to present a practical, real-world experience while highlighting what’s new in this…
Integrate Active Directory with IPMI for Out-of-Band Management
In this guide, we shall discuss how to Integrate Active Directory with IPMI for OOTBI Out-of-Band Management. Please, see how to update Object First OOTBI Cluster. Out-of-band management revolutionized server administration by allowing IT teams to remotely monitor, power cycle, and recover systems through dedicated hardware controllers. This eliminates the need for physical, hands-on intervention when…
Migrate Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain Domain on Azure
Hello everyone, welcome to the second chapter on Migrating Active Directory Certificate Service (Certification Authority) technology. This article discusses the step-by-step to Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain Domain on Azure (Migrate Root CA and AD Domain to Azure). Please, see "Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI",…
Unveiling OOTBI Mini and New Features for v1.7 from Object First
In this guide, we shall discuss the "Unveiling OOTBI Mini and New Features for v1.7 from Object First". According to Sophia Barnett argument, a technical Marketing Writer for Object First. Not every IT environment has the infrastructure to support traditional rack-mounted systems. Please, see OOTBI Security Best Practices: Enable Honeypot on Object First, and How to install Windows Server unto ACEMAGICIAN…
Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI
Object First OOTBI (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) is a purpose-built, secure, and immutable backup storage solution engineered specifically for Veeam Backup & Replication. This guide discusses the "Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI". Please, see How to Configure Object First OOTBI Appliance, how to update Object First OOTBI Cluster, and Object First OOTBI Appliance Unboxing and…
How to create a backup job for Proxmox VMs using VBR
Recently, I created a guide on how to migrate Windows Servers from Hyper V to Proxmox Correctly. In this article, the VM was previously running on Hyper-V. Therefore, I will show you how to create a backup job for Proxmox VMs using VBR (Veeam Backup and Replication). This is because, editing the job does not work in this case at the time of writing this piece.
Migrate Windows Servers from Hyper V to Proxmox Correctly
In this guide, we shall discuss how to Migrate Windows Servers from Hyper V to Proxmox Correctly. Virtualization technology has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructures. It provides incredible flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency to businesses of all sizes. Please, see how to fix "An appropriate resource file could not be found for the file: The system can not find the file specified…
Hyper V Disk allocation: Why Veeam reports full size after Shrinking
Shrinking works on both raw partitions which lack a file system, and on partitions formatted with the NTFS. This allows you to reclaim unused disk space efficiently while keeping your existing data intact. This guide is not on shrinking your virtual hard disk despite discussing the process. In this guide, we shall discuss "Hyper V Disk allocation: Why Veeam reports full size after Shrinking".