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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.

How to migrate WDS and MDT to a new Windows Server

Posted on 10/01/202409/12/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to migrate WDS and MDT to a new Windows Server
How to migrate WDS and MDT to a new Windows Server

Windows Deployment Services is the updated and redesigned version of Remote Installation Services (RIS). Windows Deployment Services enables you to deploy Windows operating systems over the network. With this solution, you do not have to install each operating system directly from a CD or DVD. In this article, we will show you the steps on…

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Windows Server

How to remove Windows PC from your iCloud Account completely

Posted on 05/01/202405/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to remove Windows PC from your iCloud Account completely
How to remove Windows PC from your iCloud Account completely

iCloud is a cloud computing and storage service provided by Apple Inc. In this article, we will discuss how to remove Windows PC from your iCloud Account completely. iCloud is not limited to Windows and is used across Apple’s ecosystem, including macOS, iOS, and other Apple devices. iCloud enables users to sync and store data…

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Mac

Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine

Posted on 02/01/202407/08/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine
Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine

Starting from Veeam Backup & Replication v12, the PostgreSQL database can be used instead of Microsoft SQL Server. It will interest you to know that, this default installation comes with PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL runs on all major operating systems, including Linux, UNIX (AIX, BSD, HP-UX, macOS, Solaris), and Windows. In this article, you will learn how to…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1

Posted on 01/01/202426/02/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1
How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1

This article will walk you through the steps to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1. These steps are straightforward and similar to the steps discussed here “how to upgrade VBR version 11 to 11a” and some of the prerequisites apply to version 12. Please see How to setup Veeam ONE v11, Set up…

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Backup

How does DELL Free Fall Data Protection work?

Posted on 28/12/202328/12/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How does DELL Free Fall Data Protection work?
How does DELL Free Fall Data Protection work?

The Dell Free Fall Data Protection is a feature that helps protect your hard drive from possible damage caused by unexpected drops. When a drop event is detected that may cause damage to your hard drive, the drive is placed into a “safe” state to help protect against damage and possible data loss. Once the…

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Windows

Get your free Microsoft 365 E5 Sandbox today

Posted on 20/12/202309/04/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Get your free Microsoft 365 E5 Sandbox today
Get your free Microsoft 365 E5 Sandbox today

Microsoft 365 E5 Sandbox is a renewable 90-day Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription pre-provisioned with Microsoft 365 apps. In this article, you will learn how to Get your free Microsoft 365 E5 Sandbox. Please see How to Create Shared Folder in Windows Sandbox, how to Use Windows Sandbox as a security feature, how to Configure…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Microsoft Exchange/Office/365

The differences between Private and Public networks in Windows to VPN?

Posted on 16/12/202316/12/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on The differences between Private and Public networks in Windows to VPN?
The differences between Private and Public networks in Windows to VPN?

In this article, we shall discuss “the Difference Between Private and Public Networks in Windows to VPN”. Please see How to allow remote VPN Access for Domain or Local Users, Download and install Norton 360 Anti-Virus on your Mac device, and Microsoft Direct Access: Now Always On VPN. When you connect to a network for…

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Network | Monitoring, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to import your Chrome or Firefox passwords into your iCloud Keychain

Posted on 13/12/202314/12/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to import your Chrome or Firefox passwords into your iCloud Keychain
How to import your Chrome or Firefox passwords into your iCloud Keychain

iCloud Keychain serves as Apple’s mechanism for synchronizing your data across various devices. It goes beyond just managing passwords and extends to include details such as credit card information and Wi-Fi passwords. In this article, we shall discuss the steps to import your Chrome or Firefox passwords into your iCloud Keychain from Google Chrome and…

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Mac

Security researchers bypass Windows Hello with fake fingerprints with Raspberry Pi 4

Posted on 27/11/202318/09/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Security researchers bypass Windows Hello with fake fingerprints with Raspberry Pi 4
Security researchers bypass Windows Hello with fake fingerprints with Raspberry Pi 4

Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the fingerprint sensors of some Windows PCs. These could be exploited to bypass Windows Hello’s biometric fingerprint login. The affected sensors manufactured by Elan, Googix, and Synaptics, all use a match-on-chip (MoC) design where the biometric test occurs within a shielded microprocessor on the chip itself. In this article, we…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Turn off Automatic Updates in Windows via Windows Registry and Group Policy

Posted on 15/11/202315/11/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Turn off Automatic Updates in Windows via Windows Registry and Group Policy
Turn off Automatic Updates in Windows via Windows Registry and Group Policy

Microsoft releases Windows updates to address specific issues every month. These updates provide protection against malicious attacks and sometimes add new features to the operating system (OS). Therefore, these updates are critical. In general, Windows automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is secure and up to date except there are settings…

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Windows

ENOENT: No such file or directory Error in Docker build

Posted on 14/11/202328/03/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on ENOENT: No such file or directory Error in Docker build
ENOENT: No such file or directory Error in Docker build

Docker is a set of platform-as-a-service products that use OS-level virtualization to deliver software in packages called containers. The service has both free and premium tiers. in this short article, we shall discuss how to fix “ENOENT: No such file or directory Error in Docker build”. Please see How to stop Docker from automatically starting…

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Containers

How to correctly disable BitLocker on Windows Server

Posted on 14/11/202310/04/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to correctly disable BitLocker on Windows Server
How to correctly disable BitLocker on Windows Server

In this article, I will show you how to disable BitLocker on Windows Server. BitLocker is a Windows security feature that enables encryption for entire volumes. It addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices. BitLocker provides maximum protection when used with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which…

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Windows Server

Install BitLocker on Windows Server via the Server Manager

Posted on 13/11/202319/12/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install BitLocker on Windows Server via the Server Manager
Install BitLocker on Windows Server via the Server Manager

BitLocker Drive Encryption enables you to protect data on lost, stolen or inappropriately decommissioned devices by encrypting the entire volume and checking the integrity of early boot components. These data can only be decrypted if all the components are successfully verified and the encrypted drive is located in the original PC. In this article, we…

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Windows Server

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