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.

OpenVZ template on Proxmox Server: How to Guide

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OpenVZ template on Proxmox Server: How to Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive “OpenVZ template on Proxmox Server: How to Guide.” In this informative exploration, we uncover how to enhance your virtualization experience using the software’s power. Whether you’re an IT professional or an enthusiast, follow a step-by-step guide to deploy and optimize the software effectively. It offers a remarkable solution for efficient resource…

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How to update Cisco ASA

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How to update Cisco ASA

Here is an “how to update Cisco ASA Software”. In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, ensuring that your Cisco ASA software is up-to-date is paramount. This guide simplifies updating Cisco ASA software, empowering you to enhance network resilience and protection. Please see How to enable ssh via ASDM on Cisco ASA, How to Activate…

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Setup Cisco ASA: Wiping Old Configurations

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Setup Cisco ASA: Wiping Old Configurations

To setup Cisco ASA involves a crucial step: wiping old configurations. When embarking on the journey to setup Cisco ASA. It’s imperative to ensure a clean slate by removing previous settings and configurations. This guide will walk you through the process to “Setup Cisco ASA: Wiping Old Configurations”. Please see How to Shrink and Compact…

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Clone a Proxmox Container: CT Restoration Guide

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Clone a Proxmox Container: CT Restoration Guide

To clone a Proxmox Container, you have to know that Cloning is associated with VM machines, but when the term is used for containers, it simply means to create a new CT and restore a backup from an existing container. Kindly follow the steps to complete the cloning or restoration of a container.– Create a…

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Administer Cisco ASA: Mastering CLI Management

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Administer Cisco ASA: Mastering CLI Management

Having discussed how to administer Cisco ASA using the ASDM, here is a brief description of some important parameters. Interface: Identify the hardware interface or switch vlan interface. Enter interface config mode (e.g. e0/1) to assign and activate the switch port. Note: Names and security levels can also be assigned to a VLAN interface. Nameif:…

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SSH access on Ubuntu server: Easy Guide

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SSH access on Ubuntu server: Easy Guide

To enable SSH access on your Ubuntu server, follow these steps. Open the Linux Terminal and enter the command below to initiate the installation. This process establishes secure remote connections, a crucial element in server administration, ensuring efficient management. SSH access on the Ubuntu server provides a secure and efficient way to manage your server…

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Linux

How to Remove a profile on outlook

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How to Remove a profile on outlook

When you need to streamline your Outlook experience by managing your email accounts, the first step is to remove a profile on Outlook. Outlook uses e-mail profiles, remembering and organizing your email accounts, effectively storing their data. In this article, we shall discuss how to Remove a profile on Outlook. Please see How to Transfer…

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Remove Microsoft Exchange Server: Using ADSIEdit Tool

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Remove Microsoft Exchange Server: Using ADSIEdit Tool

If you need to remove Microsoft Exchange Server, it’s essential to understand its role. Microsoft Exchange Server is a comprehensive platform for email, calendaring, contacts, scheduling, and collaboration. With the introduction of Exchange Server 2019, the platform offers advanced technologies and features, aligning with the shift from communication to collaboration in today’s work environment. For…

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NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server

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NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server

When NSLOOKUP displays errors, it’s essential to understand its role as a command line DNS querying tool. It first examines network configuration to find the IP address of the DNS server your computer relies on. Then it does a reverse DNS lookup on that IP address to determine the name of the DNS server. If…

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Windows Server

Update Global Address List: Recognition Error

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Update Global Address List: Recognition Error

Update Global Address: Leverage the Exchange Management Shell, a robust command-line interface based on Windows PowerShell technology, for streamlined automation of Exchange admin tasks. To manage every aspect of Exchange, including Update Global Address, utilize the Exchange Management Shell. When prompted with this error “Update-GlobalAddressList’ is not a recognised” Ensure to follow these few steps: This…

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Hub Transport Server: Resolving ‘Failed to Reach Running Status’

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Hub Transport Server: Resolving ‘Failed to Reach Running Status’

The Hub Transport Server role is deployed inside your organization’s Active Directory. This server role handles all internal mail flow and is also responsible for applying transport rules as well as journaling policies to the respective messages flowing through your organization. A Hub Transport Server handles internal mail flow. This varies based on deploying an Edge Transport…

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Enable Virtualization in Windows: Fixing VirtualBox’s 32-bit Option

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Enable Virtualization in Windows: Fixing VirtualBox’s 32-bit Option

When it comes to harnessing the full power of your system’s hardware, enabling virtualization in Windows is a crucial step. This guide will address a common concern with VirtualBox: the limited 32-bit option. By learning how to enable virtualization in Windows, you can unlock the capability to run 64-bit virtual machines seamlessly, enhancing performance and…

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