OOTBI (Object First Out-Of-the-Box Immutability) is an alternative solution to Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR). Since I have covered OOTBI extensively in the past, I will now focus on VHR. Please, see Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR. Therefore, in this article, we shall be discussing how to deploy and integrate VHR…
In this article, we shall discuss the “Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR and why physical security is necessary to Protect OOTBI”. Out-of-the-Box Immutability (OOTBI) by ObjectFirst and Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR) are closely intertwined and designed specifically for Veeam Backup and Replication at the point of writing this article. Please…
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In this article, you will learn how to create a bootable USB on MAC: Proxmox VE Setup. Proxmox Virtualization Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualisation platform that delivers a cost-effective yet feature-rich alternative to ESXi. It enables users to run both KVM virtual machines and LXC containers, offering flexibility for diverse workloads. Please see…
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HARICA is a globally trusted third party that actively participates in all major global Root CA trust programs, including 360, Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Oracle. It operates as a trust anchor in widely used application software and operating systems such as Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, Linux, and Oracle Java. In this article, we…
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In this article, we shall discuss “how to Upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311: Install WACmg 2410“. Windows Admin Center is a versatile tool for managing Windows Clients, Windows Servers, and Windows Clusters. In December 2023, Microsoft released the Windows Admin Center modernized gateway (WACmg) to public preview through the Windows Server Insider program….
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WebLAPS Pro is a web-based solution for managing Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). In other words, WebLAPS relies on Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) to retrieve and manage local admin passwords. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss how to configure WebLAPS to manage Microsoft LAPS. We have discussed how to configure Windows…
In this article, we shall discuss how to Shrink and Compact Virtual Hard Disks in Hyper-V. When you create a new virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager, the virtual hard disk is either the size you specify or the default 127GB. However, not all VMs require the allocated storage space. Please see Hyper V Disk allocation:…
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Snap Replication provides schedulable, near-instantaneous data protection. This package helps ensure that your business data located in shared folders or virtual machines located in LUNs remain safe and available in the event of disaster. Therefore, with this solution, snapshot Replication will automatically take snapshots at a pre-determined time and frequency. In this article, we shall discuss…
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The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronise files from the Nextcloud Server with your computer. The removal of apps is usually very straightforward on macOS. But in the case of Nextcloud, this is not the case. Therefore, in this article, we shall discuss how to correctly uninstall Nextcloud from Mac. Please see how…
Two months ago, December 3, 2024 to be precise. Veeam launched Veeam Data Platform v12.3, introducing powerful enhancements that significantly strengthen data resilience. The latest version optimises backup performance, enhances security etc. Thereby making data protection more efficient and seamless than ever. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss how to upgrade Veeam Backup and…
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The Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR) Console is a client-side component that provides access to the backup server. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to install Veeam Backup Console on a Jump Server or any Admin workstation (PC). The VBR Console enables users to manage data protection and disaster recovery (DR)…
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According to Veeam, the new Veeam Threat Hunter service scanning process might be interrupted by existing antivirus software on mount hosts. To prevent interference from security software, the following folder should be excluded on all Mount Servers. As you can see, they have recommended the exclusion of the folder “Threat Hunter”. Therefore, in this article, I…
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Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) provides a simplified administrative interface that you can use to manage BitLocker Drive Encryption. Therefore, customers find this solution very useful for managing client PCs with BitLocker that are domain-joined on-premises. In this article, we shall discuss how to Get MBAM BitLocker Recovery Keys from Microsoft SQL Server. Please…
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