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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.

How to uninstall Hyper-V on a Windows PC

Posted on 04/12/202404/12/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to uninstall Hyper-V on a Windows PC
How to uninstall Hyper-V  on a Windows PC

In the last article, we discussed how to “Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot“. This can be done in many ways including using the Windows control panel, PowerShell or using the Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management tool (DISM). But in this article, we shall discuss How to uninstall Hyper-V on…

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Virtualization, Windows

How to configure SSL for WAMP server

Posted on 27/11/202422/02/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to configure SSL for WAMP server
How to configure SSL for WAMP server

The WAMP server (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl) is a software stack designed to create a local development environment on Windows. It bundles “Apache”, a web server to host websites and applications, “MySQL”: A”, a relational database management system for managing data, and “PHP/Python/Perl”, a programming languages for server-side scripting. In this short article, we shall…

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Windows Server

MBAM extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution

Posted on 27/11/202427/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on MBAM extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution
MBAM extended support ends April 2026: Find alternative solution

Microsoft will end MBAM’s extended support in April 2026, requiring organizations to find alternative solutions. Without support or updates, MBAM’s functionality will no longer meet security standards or support future-proofing efforts. Therefore, in this article, we shall be discussing other tools to replace Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring since “MBAM extended support ends April 2026:…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows Server

How to fix “You are currently signed in as: Use a different account-this account is managed by your organisation”

Posted on 23/11/202405/02/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix “You are currently signed in as: Use a different account-this account is managed by your organisation”
How to fix “You are currently signed in as: Use a different account-this account is managed by your organisation”

In this blog post, we will discuss how to fix the following error message “You are currently signed in as: Use a different account-this account is managed by your organisation. The fix to this error message is similar to “Another account from your organisation is already signed in”. Please see how to Add or delete…

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Microsoft Exchange/Office/365

Upgrade Expired Evaluation Configuration Manager to Full Version

Posted on 22/11/202422/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Upgrade Expired Evaluation Configuration Manager to Full Version
Upgrade Expired Evaluation Configuration Manager to Full Version

When you install Configuration Manager as an evaluation version. It becomes read-only after 180 days. Before or after this period, you will need to activate the product from the Site Maintenance page in Setup and have it upgraded to a full installation. This can be done at any time before or after the 180 days. In this…

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Windows Server

Fix “Perform Site Maintenance or reset this site” greyed out

Posted on 22/11/202422/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix “Perform Site Maintenance or reset this site” greyed out
Fix “Perform Site Maintenance or reset this site” greyed out

Recently, I wanted to upgrade my Configuration Manager from the evaluation version to a full version, but I was unable to due to the following error discussed in this article. Therefore, we will fix “Perform Site Maintenance or reset this site” greyed out. Please see how to Fix Keep personal files and apps option greyed…

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Windows Server

Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot

Posted on 22/11/202422/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot
Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot

In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot. The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) allows seamless access to the Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) over the network. This enables efficient deployment and troubleshooting without requiring local installation media. Please see AADSTS50020: User…

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Windows

Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD

Posted on 21/11/202425/05/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD
Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD

The MachineAccountQuota is an Active Directory (AD) attribute that controls the number of computer accounts that a non-administrative (standard) user can create and have it joined to the domain. Therefore, In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to “Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD”. Please see How…

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Windows Server

How to create Microsoft 365 Account

Posted on 20/11/202421/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to create Microsoft 365 Account
How to create Microsoft 365 Account

Microsoft 365 for Business empowers organisations to operate seamlessly in the cloud while Microsoft handles the underlying IT management. With this service, you can manage devices efficiently, protect against real-world threats, and access the latest business software. In this article, I will show you the steps on how to create Microsoft 365 Account (tenant). Please…

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Network | Monitoring

How to Create a User and Custom Domain in Entra ID

Posted on 19/11/202419/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Create a User and Custom Domain in Entra ID
How to Create a User and Custom Domain in Entra ID

Since Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory) tenants come with an initial domain name like “<name>.onmicrosoft.com” that you can not change or delete. But you can add your organization’s DNS name as a custom domain and set it as the primary domain. Therefore, in this article, I will show you how to create a User and…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

AADSTS50020: User from Identity Provider does not exist in Tenant

Posted on 19/11/202419/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on AADSTS50020: User from Identity Provider does not exist in Tenant
AADSTS50020: User from Identity Provider does not exist in Tenant

In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “AADSTS50020: User from Identity Provider does not exist in Tenant”. The error code AADSTS50020 gets returned if a user/guest user from an identity provider (IdP) can’t sign in to a resource tenant in Microsoft Entra ID. Microsoft has documented different use-cases which might be relevant to you. Please…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Delete Azure Tenant: Remove Custom Domain from Entra ID

Posted on 19/11/202419/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Delete Azure Tenant: Remove Custom Domain from Entra ID
Delete Azure Tenant: Remove Custom Domain from Entra ID

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to “Delete Azure Tenant: Remove Custom Domain from Entra ID”. To delete an Azure account and deregister a custom domain associated with Entra ID, the below steps must be followed carefully. Please see How to deactivate and reactivate a Slack user, “Microsoft Azure Active Directory: How to…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

Posted on 07/11/202431/12/2024 Christian By Christian 2 Comments on Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository
Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

In this article, we shall discuss how to “fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository”. When your Backup Repository is in an invalid State, please see the possible causes and troubleshooting advice. Also see how to install Splunk and Veeam App on Windows Server to monitor VBR, and the “Deep Dive into Protecting…

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Backup, Storage

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