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Christian, Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard & Legend (2021–2026), VMware vExpert, and Cisco Champion, shares expert guides, how-to tutorials, troubleshooting insights, and technical tips across Windows, Linux, Mac, databases, cloud, networking, hardware, and information security.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

How to Install OpenSSL on Windows Computers

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How to Install OpenSSL on Windows Computers

In this article, we shall discuss how to Install OpenSSL on Windows Computers. OpenSSL is an open-source command-line tool that is used to generate the SSL certificate and private key and is available in both versions 32 and 64 bit. Please see How to fix Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004, how to Fix the…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to fix Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004

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How to fix Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004

In this article, we shall discuss the fix to Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004 (Windows Update Logs in Windows: 2023-KB5022498 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 failed)”. We can unravel more information from the Windows Event Log. Windows Events provides a standard, centralized way for applications (and the operating system)…

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Windows, Windows Server

Fix the Port used for the Virtualhost is not an Apache Listen Port

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Fix the Port used for the Virtualhost is not an Apache Listen Port

In this short blogpost, we shall discuss how to Fix the Port used for the Virtualhost is not an Apache Listen Port. In Apache, the Listen directive in the configuration file (httpd.conf or apache2.conf, depending on the system) specifies the port number on which Apache will listen for incoming connections. Please see Setup VirtualHost with…

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Web Server

Apache errors associated with WAMP installation for TeamPass

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Apache errors associated with WAMP installation for TeamPass

In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve Apache errors associated with WAMP installation for TeamPass. Apache WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is a software stack that allows users to create a local development environment for building and testing web applications on Windows. Please see how to Setup VirtualHost with SSL on WAMP Server,…

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Web Server, Windows Server

Why is BitLocker unable to encrypt Removable Drives via MBAM?

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Why is BitLocker unable to encrypt Removable Drives via MBAM?

Fixed Data Drives refer to non-removable storage drives installed in a PC such as internal hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Unlike removable drives (like USB flash drives). Fixed drives are used to store data, applications, and the operating system. In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve ‘Why is BitLocker unable to…

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Windows, Windows Server

BitLocker Protection off: Update UEFI/BIOS to fix issues

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BitLocker Protection off: Update UEFI/BIOS to fix issues

When BitLocker Protection is “off” means that BitLocker encryption is currently disabled on the drive. In my case, it is disabled and the encryption did not succeeded in the first place. Therefore, we will limit our solution to this use-case. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker Protection off: Update UEFI/BIOS to fix issues”. Please…

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Windows