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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.

Upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication to version 12.2

Posted on 04/09/202411/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication to version 12.2
Upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication to version 12.2

Veeam has recently released an update to the Veeam Data Platform on the 27th of Auguest, 2024. This release introduces new features and integrations. This release significantly expands the capabilities of the Veeam Backup and Replication platform. In this article, we will discuss How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication to version 12.2. Please see…

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Backup

How to prevent macOS from going to sleep

Posted on 03/09/202404/09/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to prevent macOS from going to sleep
How to prevent macOS from going to sleep

In this article, you will learn the steps on how to prevent macOS from going to sleep despite the consequences and security implications. Mac has energy-saving features, which includes sleep mode. This mode is designed to activate when your device hasn’t been in use for a while. Please see “how to disable the sleep mode in…

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Mac

How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine

Posted on 02/09/202417/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine
How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine

Time Machine is a built-in backup feature that enables Macbook users to automatically back up their entire system. This includes apps, system files, accounts, preferences, music, photos, documents, and more. In this article, we shall discuss How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine. Please see “Step-by-step guide on how to set up…

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Backup, Reviews, Storage

Create a web page to visualize the output of BitLocker Recovery

Posted on 27/08/202406/11/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Create a web page to visualize the output of BitLocker Recovery
Create a web page to visualize the output of BitLocker Recovery

In this article, we will create a web page to visualize the output of BitLocker Recovery. This sample web page creation assumes you already have your scripts saved. We will be utilizing the Virtual Studio Code which is a  a powerful and versatile code editor. Please see how to ​​​​​Install HTML Web Client for Microsoft…

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Web Server

Query and display Windows information via WMI Explorer

Posted on 22/08/202410/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Query and display Windows information via WMI Explorer
Query and display Windows information via WMI Explorer

WMI Explorer is a utility that lets you browse and view WMI namespaces, classes, instances, and properties in a single pane. It draws inspiration from the PowerShell-based WMI Explorer. In this article, we will show you how to download, query Windows information via WMI Explorer. Please see How to Enable and Disable WMI Traffic through…

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Network | Monitoring

How to create Bitbucket Repository

Posted on 22/08/202422/08/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to create Bitbucket Repository
How to create Bitbucket Repository

Bitbucket is a Git-based source code repository hosting service provided by Atlassian. Bitbucket offers both commercial plans and free accounts with an unlimited number of private repositories. In this article, you will learn how to create Bitbucket Repository on Bitbucket Cloud. In the next article, we will show you how to clone it to your…

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Version Control System

Fix unable to start the Application Identity Service

Posted on 22/08/202404/09/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix unable to start the Application Identity Service
Fix unable to start the Application Identity Service

In this article, you will learn how to “fix unable to start the Application Identity Service”. The Application Identity service (AppIDSvc) is a Windows service that determines and verifies the identity of an application. This service is crucial for enforcing AppLocker policies, which help control which applications and files users can run on a system….

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Windows

Achieve 3-2-1 rule with SOBR on Synology or OOTBI and Wasabi

Posted on 14/08/202415/08/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Achieve 3-2-1 rule with SOBR on Synology or OOTBI and Wasabi
Achieve 3-2-1 rule with SOBR on Synology or OOTBI and Wasabi

Veeam’s Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) can be used to implement the 3-2-1 backup rule. The 3-2-1 backup rule recommends having three copies of your data, stored on two different types of media, with one copy kept off-site. SOBR is built upon collections of individual repositories as we will see very shortly. In this article, I…

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Backup, Reviews

How to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]

Posted on 14/08/202414/08/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]
How to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]

Veeam Backup and Replication is an advanced data protection and disaster recovery solution designed for virtual, physical, and cloud environments. It enables you to backup, restore your backup when disaster strikes. In this article, we will discuss how to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]. Please see How to update Object First OOTBI Cluster, How…

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Backup

How to update Object First OOTBI Cluster

Posted on 14/08/202423/10/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to update Object First OOTBI Cluster
How to update Object First OOTBI Cluster

Object First OOTBI (Out-of-the-box immutability) is an easy to use backup storage solution designed specifically for Veeam customers and it offers ransome-proof solution by providing immutable storage and above all, it is built on Zero Trust and data security principles. In this article, I will show you the steps on how to update Object First…

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Storage

How to create a Tailscale VPN connection to Synology NAS

Posted on 12/08/202411/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to create a Tailscale VPN connection to Synology NAS
How to create a Tailscale VPN connection to Synology NAS

This article discusses how to create a Tailscale VPN connection to my Synology NAS. According to their documentation, Tailscale simplifies secure connections to your Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices using WireGuard. Please see how to create New Users and Join Synology NAS to Active Directory, DSM Security: How to Protect Synology DS923+ NAS, and how to “Configure…

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Backup, Network | Monitoring, Reviews

Manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]

Posted on 11/08/202423/10/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]
Manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]

This article discusses the steps to manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]. When managing access permissions in a Synology DS923+ NAS that is integrated with Active Directory (AD). The goal is to ensure that users and groups have the correct level of access to resources such as shared folders, based on…

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Reviews, Storage, Windows Server

How to Configure Synology DS923+ NAS for File Sharing [Part 2]

Posted on 10/08/202423/10/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Configure Synology DS923+ NAS for File Sharing [Part 2]
How to Configure Synology DS923+ NAS for File Sharing [Part 2]

In this article, we shall discuss “How to Configure Synology DS923+ NAS for File Sharing [Part 2]”. File sharing is the process of distributing or providing access to digital files, such as documents, images, videos, or software, across a network. This allows multiple users or devices to access, modify, or collaborate on the same files,…

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