Author: Christian

My name is Christian with the following awards: Microsoft MVP, Veeam Legend, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion and previously a VUG Africa Leader. I am the Founder and Editor of TechDirectArchive. My blog posts cover instruction guides, how-to, troubleshooting tips, and tricks on Windows, Linux, Mac, Databases, hardware, Cloud, Network Devices, and Information security.

Veeam Enterprise Manager setup and User Role management

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Veeam Enterprise Manager setup and User Role management

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager (VBEM or VEM) is a centralised management and reporting platform that lets administrators control multiple Veeam Backup & Replication servers from a single web-based console. It is designed for large-scale and ROBO (remote office/branch office) environments, providing full visibility across the entire backup infrastructure. In this blogpost, we will discuss “Veeam…

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Backup

Building VIHR: Ransomware-Proof Repository with Veeam JeOS

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Building VIHR: Ransomware-Proof Repository with Veeam JeOS

Veeam Data Platform v13 shifts toward a “security-first” architecture. It offers enhanced protection for backup infrastructure against modern threats. In addition to introducing a new Linux-based Virtual Software Appliance (VSA) and Veeam Infrastructure Appliance (VIA) with built-in hardening. In this article, we shall discuss the Building VIHR: A Ransomware-Proof Repository with Veeam JeOS. Please, see…

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Backup

How to fix Failed to connect to Deployer Service Error

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How to fix Failed to connect to Deployer Service Error

In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to fix failed to connect to Deployer Service Error. Please, see How to configure Network Unlock in Windows, how to Configure a username and secret on a Cisco Switch and Router, and Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes. The Veeam…

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Backup

Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository

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Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository

In this guide, we will discuss the steps to “Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository”. According to Rick’s naming convention of VHR generation one (1). This blog post aims to demonstrate the “steps to upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository“. Please, see what Ransomware Recovery looks like when the clock is…

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Backup

Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13

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Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to fix “Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13”. As system administrators, we believe everything is possible, provided you think it through. Therefore, I will proceed and show you the steps to fix this. Please, see How to set up Veeam Software Appliance v13,…

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How to set up Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager on Windows

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How to set up Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager on Windows

In this guide, we shall discuss how to set up Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager on Windows. Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager is an application that integrates a comprehensive set of tools and managers to meet the needs of any IT team. It is designed to centralise remote connection technologies, credentials, and secure access to these resources….

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Windows

How to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space

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How to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space

The Filesystem Root represented by the symbol / is the master directory that holds everything on your virtual server (Ubuntu VM). This is similar to “C: drive” on a Windows machine. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps on how to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space. Please, see Hacker…

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Virtualization

A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation

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A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation

XCP-ng stands for Xen Cloud Platform, next generation and it is an open-source virtualisation platform that allows you to manage virtual machines and networks efficiently. This guide is designed to enhance your IT administration skills. In this article, we shall discuss the “A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation”. Please, see ,…

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Virtualization

Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset

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Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset

BitLocker recovery restores access to a BitLocker‑protected drive when the default unlock method fails. In this case, however, entering the recovery key triggers the PC to restart again, which prevents the recovery process from completing. In this guide, we shall discuss the “steps to mitigate or Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC…

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Windows

Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH

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Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH

Upgrading Veeam Backup & Replication v13 host components such as Proxmox often hits a wall during the “Upgrade Veeam Host Components” phase. In this guide, we shall discuss how to upgrade Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH. The root cause of this issue is a missing single-use SSH credentials configured at upgrade time. Please, see…

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Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes

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Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes

Due to lots of questions in the community that some customers cannot run VBR with other web applications on the same server. I decided to upgrade my VBR Server to v13, thereby showing the flawless upgrade process and documenting any errors I encounter similar to issues reported on Reddit etc. Therefore, in this article, we…

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Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System

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Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System. Microsoft officially stopped adding new features to “Windows PowerShell” (version 5.1) as it recieves security and bug fixes only. It is considered “feature complete” and is tied strictly to the Windows operating system as it is built…

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Windows, Windows Server

Query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance [Part 2]

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Query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance [Part 2]

IT support teams face numerous BitLocker compliance alerts daily from remote, and home/hybrid deployments. But without remote WMI queries etc., each ticket demands time-consuming VPN/RDP sessions, physical dispatches, or endless “reboot due to upgrades and updates. In this article, we shall discuss how to query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance [Part 2]. Please, see how to…

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Windows, Windows Server