Author: Link State

Senior System Engineer in an Enterprise Telecommunications Company. Over 25 years of experience in IT, Virtual environments, Datacenter & Cloud (Azure) with Microsoft focus :MCP,MCTS, MCITP,MCSA x3, MCSE x2 Core Infrastructure & Coud Platform - Azure Administrator Associate - Vmware: VCP-DCV 2022, specialized in data protection & DR systems - Veeam: Veeam Legend - VMCE - VMCA. Security-oriented. (Backups are never enough!).

Hardening Your Infrastructure: A Guide to VMware VBS and MS GPO Credential Guard in VBR v13

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Hardening Your Infrastructure: A Guide to VMware VBS and MS GPO Credential Guard in VBR v13

Veeam Data Platform v13 adopts a “security-first” architecture, actively protecting backup infrastructure against modern threats, and continues to support advanced security features for Windows-based components, including VMware Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS) and Microsoft Group Policy Object (GPO) Credential Guard. In this guide, we shall discuss “Hardening Your Infrastructure: A Guide to VMware VBS and MS GPO…

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Backup, 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

Harden Active Directory Using CIS Benchmark and MSCT 1.0

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Harden Active Directory Using CIS Benchmark and MSCT 1.0

In this guide, I will discuss how to Harden Active Directory Using CIS Benchmark and MSCT 1.0. IT infrastructure security has become an essential priority for any organization. In this context, the Active Directory (AD) domain represents the core of identity management, permissions, and network resources. Please, see “An account with the same name exists…

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Windows Server

How to Add a Delete Lock on Azure Resources

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How to Add a Delete Lock on Azure Resources

In this guide, we shall discuss “how to Add a Delete Lock on Azure Resources”. Protecting resources in an Azure environment is a critical aspect of ensuring operational continuity and minimizing the risk of accidental modifications or deletions. Among the available strategies, the Delete Lock is a simple yet effective tool to prevent the unintentional…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

How to Resolve New WDAC Policy Issues in Azure Stack

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How to Resolve New WDAC Policy Issues in Azure Stack

This post discusses how to resolve new WDAC Policy issues in Azure Stack Local by walking you through the problem, its root causes, and practical solutions to ensure a smoother policy deployment experience. Managing security policies in a hybrid Azure-Windows environment can be challenging, especially when dealing with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). Please, see…

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Virtualization

How to install WSL on Windows

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How to install WSL on Windows

In recent years, development on Windows has taken a huge leap forward thanks to tools that allow seamless integration of Linux environments directly into the operating system. In this article, we will discuss How to install WSL on Windows. Please, see What is Windows Subsystem for Linux, Various methods to install Windows Subsystem for Linux,…

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Network | Monitoring