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,…
In this guide, we will discuss “Testing Disk Subsystem Integrity for SQL Server with SQLIOSim”. The performance of a SQL Server instance is critically dependent on the underlying disk subsystem. High latency, insufficient throughput, or suboptimal storage configurations can negatively impact stability and scalability, regardless of code quality or available CPU and memory resources. Please,…
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In this guide, we will discuss “MSSQL DMA Compatibility Mode: Prepare and Migrate Safely”. In the context of database modernisation and cloud adoption. Assessing compatibility and identifying potential risks are critical steps before any migration activity. Please, see How to Protect Thunderbolt Ports in Windows, how to Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017…
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Before optimising update management, troubleshooting patching issues, or preparing for a WSUS migration or cleanup, it is essential to perform a preliminary analysis of the WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) environment. In this article, we will discuss the Preliminary Guide for WSUS Analysis and Initial Assessment”. Please, see How to Disable the Password Manager of…
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In this article, we will discuss the “Preliminary Guide for Active Directory and Initial Assessment”. Before performing any migration, security hardening, troubleshooting, or architectural changes, it is essential to conduct a preliminary analysis of the Active Directory (AD) environment. Please, see the “Preliminary Guide for WSUS Analysis and Initial Assessment“, How to backup Azure VM…
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In this guide, how to protect Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Azure Backup. In modern cloud-native architectures, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has become a cornerstone for deploying and managing containerised workloads at scale. Please, see SQLIOSim utility to simulate SQL Server activity on a disk subsystem, and MSSQL DMA Compatibility Mode: Prepare and Migrate Safely….
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Windows Admin Center has become a strategic management platform for modern Windows Server environments, offering a centralized, browser-based experience for administering servers, clusters, and hyper-converged infrastructure. In this guide, we shall discuss how to ‘Install and Configure Windows Admin Center on Windows Server 2019″. Please, see Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware…
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In this guide, we will discuss “Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Application Security Best Practices”. I’m currently studying to become a Cybersecurity Architect, and I wanted to share my learning journey with the community. I will be exploring security posture in cloud and hybrid environments, focusing on both infrastructure and application security. Please, see Install and…
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SQL Server Always On Availability Groups provide high availability, disaster recovery, and read-scale capabilities for SQL Server. When deployed on Azure VMs (IaaS), AGs combine SQL Server’s native HA/DR features with Azure networking, storage, and load balancing. This guide discuses the procedure for creating an MSSQL Always On Cluster on Azure. Please, see “ADK|WinPE|MDT: Deploy…
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Hello everyone, welcome to the second chapter on Migrating Active Directory Certificate Service (Certification Authority) technology. This article discusses the step-by-step to Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain Domain to Azure (Migrate Root CA and AD Domain to Azure). Please, see “Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI“, and how…
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Why you need a Microsoft Root CA Enterprise to authenticate Wi-Fi users with NPS. In this guide, we will discuss how to Install ROOT CA Enterprise and NPS Wifi Certificate. When you want to authenticate users who connect to your corporate Wi-Fi network using credentials (such as those from Active Directory), one of the most…
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