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AGMP Replacement AGMP extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution Windows Server
Customizing Windows PE Steps to customize Windows PE boot images Windows
Tape Logo Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases Backup
Word Backup Day Veeam Backup Configuration File Saved The Backup Sever [World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day Backup
His May Be The Server Does Not Exist Fix unable to contact Server: This may be the server does not exist Windows Server

AGMP extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution

Posted on 14/04/202614/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on AGMP extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution
AGMP extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution

In this guide, we shall discuss “AGMP extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution“. Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) and Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), both components of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). Have reached their official End of Support today (14/04/2026). Please see How to extend a VM Hard Disk on VMware…

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Windows Server

Steps to customize Windows PE boot images

Posted on 14/04/202614/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Steps to customize Windows PE boot images
Steps to customize Windows PE boot images

You can customize the Windows PE (WinPE) boot images included with the Windows ADK by adding drivers, optional components, and the latest cumulative updates, because they include only a minimal set of features and drivers by default. In this guide, we shall discuss “Steps to customize Windows PE boot images”. Please, see how to enable…

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Windows, Windows Server

Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases

Posted on 12/04/202613/04/2026 matheusgiovanini By matheusgiovanini No Comments on Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases
Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases

In this guide, we will discuss “Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases”. When working with tape environments, tape backup troubleshooting in Veeam is often more complex than it initially appears. Many professionals associate errors directly with faulty media. However, in real-world scenarios, issues often originate from hardware behavior, environmental conditions, or subtle physical problems….

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Backup

[World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day

Posted on 04/04/202604/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on [World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day
[World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day

In-place upgrades represent the standard and vendor-recommended approach for advancing Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) to newer releases, ensuring continuity of configuration, and retention of job etc without requiring a full reinstallation. But without a test lab, you are essentially performing a high-wire act. In this Real‑world “V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the…

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Backup

Fix unable to contact Server: This may be the server does not exist

Posted on 01/04/202601/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix unable to contact Server: This may be the server does not exist
Fix unable to contact Server: This may be the server does not exist

In this blog post, you will learn how to fix “Fix unable to contact Server: This may be the server does not exist.” You may have run into this error after performing a swing migration, as described in this blog post “Build a New DC vs Swing Migration: Upgrade Server OS Correctly“. Plase, see AZURE…

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Windows Server

How to fix ADDS already contain a computer account

Posted on 01/04/202601/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix ADDS already contain a computer account
How to fix ADDS already contain a computer account

In this blogpost, we will learn how to fix ADDS already contain a computer account. This issue can occur after a swing migration, such as the one outlined in “Build a New DC vs Swing Migration: Upgrade Server OS Correctly“. Replacing a Domain Controller (DC) hardware is one of those tasks that looks simple but…

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Windows Server

AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7

Posted on 26/03/202626/03/2026 Link State By Link State No Comments on AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7
AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7

In this article, we shall discuss the folloing topic “AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7”. Updating a managed Kubernetes environment is rarely just a routine maintenance task. It is a critical operation that directly affects the platform’s stability, security, and the availability of its features. Please, see How to protect…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Reset or reinstall Windows Server without deleting the VM

Posted on 25/03/202601/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Reset or reinstall Windows Server without deleting the VM
Reset or reinstall Windows Server without deleting the VM

If you have created a VM on Hyper-V, Proxmox, VMware, or XCP-ng and want to reinstall Windows, you don’t need to delete the VM or recreate it. In this guide, we will show you how to reinstall Windows directly on an existing VM while keeping the VM configuration intact. Therefore, in this guide, we will…

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Windows Server

Build a New DC vs Swing Migration: Upgrade Server OS Correctly

Posted on 25/03/202608/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Build a New DC vs Swing Migration: Upgrade Server OS Correctly
Build a New DC vs Swing Migration: Upgrade Server OS Correctly

Because unsupported operating systems (OS’) introduce security risks and can affect compliance requirements, organizations should migrate to supported versions of Windows Server. In my lab environment, the domain controllers currently run Windows Server 2022 despite not affected. I want to take advantage of the newer capabilities available in Windows Server 2025. To accomplish this, we…

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Windows Server

Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore

Posted on 16/03/202617/03/2026 Link State By Link State No Comments on Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore
Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore

Azure File Sync is a service for centralizing an organization’s file shares in Azure Files while keeping the flexibility, performance, and compatibility of a Windows file server. In this article, we shall discuss “Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore”. Please, see Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD, how to replace Veeam…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

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

Posted on 12/03/202625/03/2026 Link State By Link State No Comments on Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD
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

Posted on 11/03/202626/03/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to replace Veeam Recovery Orchestrator License
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

Posted on 11/03/202617/03/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online
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

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