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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this article, we shall discuss ‘SCVMM setup Error 10421: Fix VMM Service Account conflict”. System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) is part of the System Center suite and helps to provide a unified management experience across on-premises, service provider, and the Azure cloud. Please, see SCVMM setup Fails: Fix Missing Windows ADK Deployment Files,…
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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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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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System Centre Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), part of the System Center suite is used to configure, manage, and transform traditional datacenters. VMM helps to provide a unified management experience across on-premises, service provider, and the Azure cloud. In this guide, we shall discuss how to “Integrate Hyper-V: Install System Center Virtual Machine Manager”. Please see…
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