This article will discuss the step-by-step guide on how to set up the Synology DS923+ NAS. It covers the entire process from unboxing to configuration thereby ensuring you have a smooth experience even if it’s your first time using a Synology NAS. Please see Stop Apps from running automatically on MAC, Information on BOOTP Vendor…
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Microsoft encourages everyone to explore the features of the server platform by utilizing trial versions of Windows Server (Standard Evaluation or Datacenter Evaluation). Upon installing Windows Server Evaluation, you have 180 days to assess its capabilities. This period allows you to access the full functionality of Windows Server. In this article, we shall discuss how…
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To migrate the Veeam Backup & Replication configuration database from Microsoft SQL Server to PostgreSQL, create a new configuration backup and restore it on the PostgreSQL instance. This process enables continued use of the same Veeam Backup & Replication server, now connected to a configuration database on PostgreSQL instead of Microsoft SQL Server. In this…
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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a web service that enables you securely control access to AWS resources. With IAM, you can centrally manage permissions that control which AWS resources users can access. With IAM, you can control who is authenticated (signed in) and authorized (has permissions) to use resources. This article will discuss…
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Hibernate mode is similar to the Sleep mode. The major difference is that the hibernate mode opens documents and apps saved to a file on your hard disk. While the sleep mode uses the RAM. In this article, we shall discuss how to enable or disable hibernation: How to fix the missing fast startup option…
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The Credential Guard uses virtualization-based security to isolate secrets so that only privileged system software can access them. Unauthorized access to these secrets can lead to credential theft attacks, such as Pass-the-Hash or Pass-The-Ticket. In this article, we will learn how to fix VMware Workstation and Device/Credential Guard are not compatible with VMware Workstation. Please see How…
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In this article, you will learn about how to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation. Recent version of VMware Workstation 17.x “Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks“. The Virtual Machines have side channel mitigations enabled on Windows hosts. See this article on how to install VMware…
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In this article, you will learn how to Downgrade VMware Workstation in order to fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation. If you installed Workstation 17.5, it appears to have a hard requirement for a Sandy Bridge or later architecture Intel processor that contains the XSAVE instruction. Please see How to upgrade…
In this article, I will show you the steps on how to Disable Copilot in Windows and Microsoft Edge. The Microsoft Edge web browser is Chromium-based and it is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. It offers speed, performance, best-in-class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Please…
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VMware Workstation powers virtualization for optimal system utilization. VMware Workstation uses virtual hard disks to simulate the storage capabilities of physical hard drives within virtual machines. Please see how to fix “Error 0xc1420117: The directory could not be completely unmounted“, how to Mount an ISO image in Windows 10 and 11, and how to install…
In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “ESXi VMB 411 Halting: Virtualbox Nested VT-X/AMD-V greyed out. Nested virtualization empowers users to run virtual machine instances within other VMs, enabling the customization of virtualization environments. Compute Engine enhances nested virtualization by incorporating Intel VT-x instructions into VMs. Please, see Using IBM Library with Veeam,…
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VirtualBox is a powerful virtualisation product for enterprise as well as home use. VirtualBox isn’t only rich in functionalities, but also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3. In this artilce, we will show you how to install…
The Zero Trust paradigm, stemming from the “Assume Breach” approach, is an architectural design paradigm rooted in the core principle of least privilege for all entities across the entire infrastructure. In this article, we will be “Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture”. Please see Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine,…
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