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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.

Fix FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory

Posted on 12/10/202415/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
Fix FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory

In this article, you will learn how to fix FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory. A FileNotFoundError occurs in Python when you try to access a file that doesn’t exist in the specified directory or path. Please see how to “Enable the Virtual Machine Platform Windows Feature and ensure Virtualization is enabled in…

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Scripts, Windows Server

How to determine Active Directory Site Name

Posted on 12/10/202415/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to determine Active Directory Site Name
How to determine Active Directory Site Name

In this article, you will learn how to determine Active Directory Site name. Active Directory (AD) sites enable efficient management of organizations with geographically dispersed branches under a single domain. This solution allows for geographic organization of an AD network without altering the logical structure. Please see “How to install Endpoint Configuration Manager on HyperV…

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Network | Monitoring, Windows Server

How to troubleshoot Active Directory Replication issues

Posted on 11/10/202425/05/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to troubleshoot Active Directory Replication issues
How to troubleshoot Active Directory Replication issues

It is recommended to monitor the replication traffic between your domain controllers in your environment to gain valuable insights. Monitoring when replication starts and ends, identifying which AD object attributes are replicated, and detecting replication failures along with their causes are crucial to AD operations. In this article, we shall discuss how to troubleshoot Active…

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Network | Monitoring, Windows Server

How to uninstall installed Windows Update

Posted on 10/10/202411/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to uninstall installed Windows Update
How to uninstall installed Windows Update

After installing these updates, administrators have been battling multiple issues that can only be resolved after removing the updates. Windows Update delivers the latest patches, security fixes, and feature updates to ensure your system stays protected and up-to-date from Microsoft. In this article, you will learn how to uninstall installed Windows Update from Windows PCs….

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Windows

Cross Domain Folders Access: Reference account is Locked out

Posted on 10/10/202413/08/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Cross Domain Folders Access: Reference account is Locked out
Cross Domain Folders Access: Reference account is Locked out

When dealing with cross-domain shared folder access. Issues could arise and sometimes, this might lead to account lock out. In this article, we shall discuss “Cross Domain Shared Folders Access Failed: The reference account is Locked out”. The reason for this issue could be due to several factors. Please see how to Configure Local Administrators…

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Windows

Configure WinRM to accept connection from a specific IP Address

Posted on 10/10/202410/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Configure WinRM to accept connection from a specific IP Address
Configure WinRM to accept connection from a specific IP Address

In this article, we shall discuss how to enable and Configure WinRM to accept connection from a specific IP Address. Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is a Microsoft implementation of the WS-Management protocol. It is a standard web services protocol used for remote software and hardware management. Please see Enabling and Configuring WinRM via GPO, and…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to delete User Profile in Windows

Posted on 10/10/202415/02/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to delete User Profile in Windows
How to delete User Profile in Windows

In this article, we will learn how to delete User Profile in Windows. A user profile in Windows is a collection of settings etc specific to an individual user account. A User Profile enables each user to have their own custom environment. That is, Windows allows adding multiple user account to use the same device,…

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Windows

Perform Key Distribution Center Service [krbtgt] Password reset

Posted on 09/10/202409/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Perform Key Distribution Center Service [krbtgt] Password reset
Perform Key Distribution Center Service [krbtgt] Password reset

The KRBTGT account plays a crucial role in Microsoft’s implementation of Kerberos. That is, it is the default authentication protocol for Windows. A deep understanding of how the KRBTGT account functions can significantly impact the security and compliance of your network. In this article, we shall discuss the need for and how to Perform Key…

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Windows, Windows Server

Cybersecurity Tips to Secure Synology NAS against Ransomware

Posted on 04/10/202422/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Cybersecurity Tips to Secure Synology NAS against Ransomware
Cybersecurity Tips to Secure Synology NAS against Ransomware

This month signifies the Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Therefore, I will be discussing some security best practices and offering “Cybersecurity Tips to Secure Synology NAS against Ransomware”. Please see How to disable Ads in Windows 11, How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine, and how to Turn Off Windows 11 Tips and Suggestions Notifications….

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Reviews, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Storage

Kill Containers and remove unused images from Docker Correctly

Posted on 24/09/202424/09/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Kill Containers and remove unused images from Docker Correctly
Kill Containers and remove unused images from Docker Correctly

In this article, we shall discuss how to destroy, that is “Kill Containers and remove unused images from Docker Correctly”. We will be doing this over Portainer and Container Manager. Containers and images that are no longer in use can create clutter, making it harder to manage Docker environments. By removing them, you can streamline…

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Storage

Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana

Posted on 24/09/202418/11/2025 Christian By Christian 6 Comments on Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana
Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana

In this article, we will discuss “Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana”. We will be utilizing Portainer which is a lightweight/open-source management solution designed to simplify working with Docker containers instead of working with the Container Manager on Synology itself. Please see How to use Prometheus for Monitoring, how to Install Grafana on Windows and…

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Reviews, Storage, Virtualization

Harden your Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker

Posted on 07/09/202422/02/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Harden your Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker
Harden your Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker

In this article, we shall be leveraging Zero Trust to harden the Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker. Zero Trust principles include explicit verification, minimal privilege access, and assuming breach. Please see how to Configure Multiple IP Addresses on a Single or Multiple NICs, and “Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture“. AppLocker enables…

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Windows, Windows Server

Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk

Posted on 05/09/202411/03/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk
Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk

BitLocker recovery is the process in which access to a BitLocker-protected drive is restored in the event the drive doesn’t unlock using its default unlock mechanism. In this article, we shall discuss “Force BitLocker recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk”. Please see Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory, what…

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Network | Monitoring

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