Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD

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Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD

This article discusses “Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD”. On March 10, 2026, Microsoft disclosed a new security vulnerability affecting Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Please, see How to run Apps as an administrator on Windows, and how to Enable Exploit Protection feature on Windows using the Windows Security App, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration…

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Windows Server

How to replace Veeam Recovery Orchestrator License

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How to replace Veeam Recovery Orchestrator License

During the installation of Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO), I initially applied an evaluation license, which expires after 30 days. Since this is not sustainable for my lab environment, I requested an NFR (Not‑For‑Resale) license, as discussed here “how to apply and install Veeam NFR License“. Therefore, in this article, I will discuss How to replace…

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Backup

Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online

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Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online

Recently while I was discussing the steps on how to license Veeam Enterprise Manager and Add VBR Servers. I ran into the following error which prompted the created of this topic “Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online”. Please, see how to link an iPhone with Windows PC with…

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Backup

How to fix Domain Join Error during Windows Deployment

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How to fix Domain Join Error during Windows Deployment

The message “ZtiDomainJoin has attempted to join to domain” comes from Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). This happens during an automated or Lite touch OS deployment as shown in the image below. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss How to fix Domain Join Error during Windows Deployment. Please see how to fix the following errors…

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Windows Server

SCVMM setup Fails: Fix Missing Windows ADK Deployment Files

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SCVMM setup Fails: Fix Missing Windows ADK Deployment Files

The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and Windows PE add-on provide the tools you need to customize Windows images for large-scale deployment and test the quality and performance of your system, its components, and the applications running on it. In this article, we shall discuss how to fix SCVMM setup Fails: Fix Missing…

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Windows Server

Integrate Hyper-V [SCVMM] with Veeam Recovery Orchestrator

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Integrate Hyper-V [SCVMM] with Veeam Recovery Orchestrator

In this article, we shall discuss how to Integrate Hyper-V [SCVMM] with Veeam Recovery Orchestrator. Please see how to install Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM, and how to Create local Backup Repository and Add HyperV to VBR Inventory. System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) centralizes and simplifies datacenter management by providing…

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Virtualization

How to reset Microsoft 365 User Password

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How to reset Microsoft 365 User Password

Microsoft 365 (M365) is a subscription service that lets you run your organization in the cloud. This way, Microsoft takes care of the IT (underlying infrastructure) for you. In this article, we shall discuss how to reset Microsoft 365 User Password. Please, see How to reset and reinstall Windows 10 locally, how to Change expired…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Inbound connection Error: Failed to Perform Scheduled Replication [Part 2]

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Inbound connection Error: Failed to Perform Scheduled Replication [Part 2]

Snapshot Replication on Synology delivers fast, reliable data protection by creating schedulable, near-instantaneous backups of your critical business data. It safeguards shared folders and virtual machines stored on LUNs. This ensures your data remains secure, consistent, and readily available in the event of hardware failure, accidental deletion, ransomware, or disaster. In this article, we shall…

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Storage

How to license Veeam Enterprise Manager and Add VBR Servers

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How to license Veeam Enterprise Manager and Add VBR Servers

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager (VBEM or VEM) centralizes the management and reporting of multiple Veeam Backup & Replication servers through a single web-based console. It enables organizations to oversee distributed backup infrastructures efficiently, whether in remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments or large-scale enterprise deployments. In this article, we shall discuss How to license Veeam Enterprise…

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Backup

How to upgrade Windows Admin Center from v2411 to v2511

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How to upgrade Windows Admin Center from v2411 to v2511

Microsoft has officially released Windows Admin Center (WAC) version 2511, delivering restored High Availability (HA), major backend fixes, security enhancements, and significant usability improvements across core management tools. In this article, we shall discuss “How to upgrade Windows Admin Center from v2411 to v2511”. Please, see how to deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to…

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Windows Server

Deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM

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Deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) extends the functionality of the Veeam Data Platform by orchestrating recovery processes, providing one-click recovery plans for critical applications and rich features for documentation and testing. In this blog post, we shall discuss “Deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM [Part 1]”. Please see How to upgrade Trellix…

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