Author: Christian

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.

Unknown Error occurred when installing Veeam Software Appliance

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Unknown Error occurred when installing Veeam Software Appliance

In this guide we shall discuss how to fix “Unknown Error occurred when installing Veeam Software Appliance”. Veeam Backup & Replication v13 also referred to Veeam Software Appliance v13 introduces a fully 64-bit architecture, delivering significant improvements in performance, scalability, and memory efficiency. Please, see how to setup Veeam Software Appliance v13, Deep Dive into…

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How to Resize or Expand Proxmox Hard Drive

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How to Resize or Expand Proxmox Hard Drive

In Proxmox, “resizing a disk” means adjusting the logical capacity of the VM’s virtual drive. You do this to give a VM more space (expand). In this guide, we shall discuss how to resize or Expand Proxmox Hard Drive. Please, see How to delete a VM and Storage in Proxmox, How to extend a VM…

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Virtualization

Offline and Online Update for Object First Out-of-the-Box Cluster

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Offline and Online Update for Object First Out-of-the-Box Cluster

Object First OOTBI updates enhance the system’s security, management, and monitoring capabilities. In the past, I have written on how to update Object First OOTBI Cluster via the IPMI and ObjectFirst dashboard. But in this post, we shall discuss how to perform Offline and Online Update for Object First Out-of-the-Box Cluster. Please, see how to…

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Windows Server

Add Synology NFS Storage to Proxmox VE for VMs and Backups

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Add Synology NFS Storage to Proxmox VE for VMs and Backups

In this guide, we shall discuss how to add Synology NFS Storage to Proxmox VE for VMs and Backups. When integrating a Synology NAS with Proxmox VE. NFS provides a convenient and flexible storage solution for virtual machines, ISO images, templates, and backups. Please, see How to setup Veeam Software Appliance v13, how to install…

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How to setup Veeam Software Appliance v13

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How to setup Veeam Software Appliance v13

Veeam Software Appliance (VSA) v13 represents a significant advancement in data protection. VSA v13 offering a streamlined, secure, and efficient solution for modern IT environments. Therefore, this guide will discuss how to setup Veeam Software Appliance v13. Please, see How to Configure Object First OOTBI Appliance, “Object First OOTBI Appliance Unboxing and Quick Setup“, and…

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Troubleshooting WinRM and Kerberos Delegation for WAC

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Troubleshooting WinRM and Kerberos Delegation for WAC

Windows Admin Center (WAC) is a browser-based management tool. WAC simplifies the administration of servers, clusters, Windows PCs, and Azure virtual machines. In this article, we shall discuss “Troubleshooting WinRM and Kerberos Delegation for WAC”. How to upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311: Install WACmg 2410. Here is how to setup Windows Admin Center…

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Network | Monitoring

Setup Windows Admin Center Modern Gateway for Single Sign-On

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Setup Windows Admin Center Modern Gateway for Single Sign-On

Windows Admin Center is a browser-based app that the customer self-deploys and uses to manage servers, clusters, hyperconverged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs . Recently, we discussed how to upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311 and also touched on how to install WACmg 2410. But in this guide, we shall discuss how to setup…

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Windows Server

What is taking up by Synology NAS Volume Space

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What is taking up by Synology NAS Volume Space

In this guide, we shall discuss how to find what is taking up by Synology NAS Volume Space. According to Synology, volumes provide the basic storage space on your Synology NAS. All of your items such as shared folders, documents, and package data are stored on volumes. Therefore, before you start storing anything on your…

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Storage

Download and update Synology DiskStation NAS to DSM 7.3

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Download and update Synology DiskStation NAS to DSM 7.3

On October 8, 2025, Synology released DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.3. This ensures smarter storage management, improved security, and new productivity tools for businesses and home users alike. Therefore, in this article, I will show you the steps on how to download and update Synology DiskStation NAS to DSM 7.3. Please, see how to patch Veeam…

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Storage

Patch Veeam Backup and replication 12.3.2.3617 to 12.3.2.4165

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Patch Veeam Backup and replication 12.3.2.3617 to 12.3.2.4165

In this article, we shall discuss how to patch Veeam Backup and replication 12.3.2.3617 to 12.3.2.4165. Veeam has released a critical security update addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows. This indicates the importance of immediate patching to safeguard enterprise backup infrastructures. Please, see see how to upgrade Veeam…

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Backup

Configure Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) for Windows

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Configure Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) for Windows

Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) is a Microsoft Volume Licensing method that automatically activates Windows that are joined to an Active Directory (AD) domain. Here is how to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS) if you have non-domain joined devices. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss how to configure Active Directory-Based Activation…

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Windows Server

How to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS)

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How to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS)

Key Management Service (KMS), like Multiple Activation Key (MAK) activates Microsoft products such as Windows and Office. You should install the KMS server, also known as the KMS host on a server inside your local network. Note that, KMS clients connect directly to the KMS host to activate both Windows etc. In this guide, we…

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Windows Server

Add additional CC400W Cameras to Synology Surveillance Station

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Add additional CC400W Cameras to Synology Surveillance Station

In a world where smart surveillance is no longer a luxury but an expectation. The Synology CC400W steps up as a WiFi-enabled, AI-powered camera that aims to offer high resolution, flexible mounting, and intelligent detection without the mess of running cables. Therefor3, in this guide, we shall discuss how to Add additional CC400W Cameras to…

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