Hacker Thinking in Ransomware Attacks: Backup Is the real Target

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Hacker Thinking in Ransomware Attacks: Backup Is the real Target

Over the last decade, ransomware attacks have changed dramatically. What once was a simple malware encrypting user files has evolved into a business-driven cybercrime model. Today, attackers think strategically, move laterally, and aim directly at what truly hurts an organization: its ability to recover. In this guide, we shall discuss “Hacker Thinking in Ransomware Attacks:…

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Backup

Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset

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Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset

BitLocker recovery restores access to a BitLocker‑protected drive when the default unlock method fails. In this case, however, entering the recovery key triggers the PC to restart again, which prevents the recovery process from completing. In this guide, we shall discuss the “steps to mitigate or Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC…

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Windows

Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH

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Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH

Upgrading Veeam Backup & Replication v13 host components such as Proxmox often hits a wall during the “Upgrade Veeam Host Components” phase. In this guide, we shall discuss how to upgrade Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH. The root cause of this issue is a missing single-use SSH credentials configured at upgrade time. Please, see…

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Backup

Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes

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Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes

Due to lots of questions in the community that some customers cannot run VBR with other web applications on the same server. I decided to upgrade my VBR Server to v13, thereby showing the flawless upgrade process and documenting any errors I encounter similar to issues reported on Reddit etc. Therefore, in this article, we…

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Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System

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Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System. Microsoft officially stopped adding new features to “Windows PowerShell” (version 5.1) as it recieves security and bug fixes only. It is considered “feature complete” and is tied strictly to the Windows operating system as it is built…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to create a two-way Active Directory Trust

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How to create a two-way Active Directory Trust

In this guide, we shall discuss how to create a two-way Active Directory Trust. A two-way trust will be created between these domains. This means that the two domains will be able to share their resources with each other. Please, see [AZURE] MSSQL Creating a new Azure SQL Database (PaaS), [AZURE] Restore MSSQL Server on…

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Windows Server

How to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]

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How to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]

In this article, we shall discuss “how to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]” using the Azure Portal, highlighting the key steps, the most relevant configuration options, and the architectural considerations to keep in mind from the very beginning. Please, see How to create a two-way Active Directory Trust, [AZURE] Restore MSSQL Server on…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Restore MSSQL Server on Azure VMs using Azure Backup

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Restore MSSQL Server on Azure VMs using Azure Backup

In this guide, we shall discuss how to restore MSSQL Server on Azure VMs using Azure Backup. Data protection is only as effective as the ability to restore data quickly and reliably. When running Microsoft SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, having a robust backup strategy is essential. Please, see Convert Google Forms Into Microsoft…

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Network | Monitoring

MSSQL Server Error 833: Synthesis of Real-World Case Studies

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MSSQL Server Error 833: Synthesis of Real-World Case Studies

In this article, we shall discuss “MSSQL Server Error 833: Synthesis of Real-World Case Studies”. MSSQL Server Error 833 is an informational warning indicating that a disk I/O request (read or write) has taken longer than 15 seconds to complete. This is known as “stalled I/O” and points to an issue with the underlying storage…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry

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Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry

This procedure is part of the prerequisites for performing a backup of a Kubernetes cluster using the Commvault. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry. The adoption of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has become a standard approach for organisations seeking scalable, resilient, and cloud-native container…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

[AZURE] Security Service Edge (SSE) and Microsoft Entra ID

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[AZURE] Security Service Edge (SSE) and Microsoft Entra ID

Hello everyone, MS Azure is changing its approach on cloud security, implemented the new Security Service Edge (SSE) solution. In this article, we shall discuss “[AZURE] Security Service Edge (SSE) and Microsoft Entra ID”. Please, see Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry, how to Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in for SQL

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Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in for SQL

In today’s enterprise environments, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for critical databases is paramount. In this guide, we shall discuss “how to Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in for SQL”. Microsoft SQL Server’s Always On Availability Groups offer a robust solution for maintaining database uptime, providing automatic failover, and ensuring data…

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Backup, Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Migrate Active Directory Domain and Forest with Veeam Replica

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Migrate Active Directory Domain and Forest with Veeam Replica

In this guide, we will discuss how to Migrate Active Directory Domain and Forest with Veeam Replica. Managing complex Active Directory environments requires careful planning, precision, and reliable tools. When it comes to migrating a domain or an entire forest, the stakes are high: errors in replication or synchronization can have significant impacts on the…

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Backup, Windows Server