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Christian, Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard & Legend (2021–2026), VMware vExpert, and Cisco Champion, shares expert guides, how-to tutorials, troubleshooting insights, and technical tips across Windows, Linux, Mac, databases, cloud, networking, hardware, and information security.

How to fix Failed to connect to Deployer Service Error

Posted on 02/02/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on How to fix Failed to connect to Deployer Service Error
How to fix Failed to connect to Deployer Service Error

In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to fix failed to connect to Deployer Service Error. Please, see How to configure Network Unlock in Windows, how to Configure a username and secret on a Cisco Switch and Router, and Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes. The Veeam…

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Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository

Posted on 31/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository
Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository

In this guide, we will discuss the steps to “Upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository”. According to Rick’s naming convention of VHR generation one (1). This blog post aims to demonstrate the “steps to upgrade legacy VHR to Veeam Infrastructure Hardened Repository“. Please, see what Ransomware Recovery looks like when the clock is…

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Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13

Posted on 31/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13
Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to fix “Unable to Remove Orphaned VHR Repository v2 from VBR v13”. As system administrators, we believe everything is possible, provided you think it through. Therefore, I will proceed and show you the steps to fix this. Please, see How to set up Veeam Software Appliance v13,…

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How to set up Devolution Remote Desktop Manager on Windows

Posted on 29/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on How to set up Devolution Remote Desktop Manager on Windows
How to set up Devolution Remote Desktop Manager on Windows

In this guide, we shall discuss how to set up Devolution Remote Desktop Manager on Windows. Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager is an application that integrates a comprehensive set of tools and managers to meet the needs of any IT team. It is designed to centralise remote connection technologies, credentials, and secure access to these resources….

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Windows

How to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space

Posted on 25/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on How to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space
How to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space

The Filesystem Root represented by the symbol / is the master directory that holds everything on your virtual server (Ubuntu VM). This is similar to “C: drive” on a Windows machine. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps on how to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space. Please, see Hacker…

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Virtualization

A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation

Posted on 25/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation
A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation

XCP-ng stands for Xen Cloud Platform, next generation and it is an open-source virtualisation platform that allows you to manage virtual machines and networks efficiently. This guide is designed to enhance your IT administration skills. In this article, we shall discuss the “A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation”. Please, see ,…

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Virtualization

Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset

Posted on 20/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset
Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC Reset

BitLocker recovery restores access to a BitLocker‑protected drive when the default unlock method fails. In this case, however, entering the recovery key triggers the PC to restart again, which prevents the recovery process from completing. In this guide, we shall discuss the “steps to mitigate or Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC…

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Windows

Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH

Posted on 14/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH
Veeam Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH

Upgrading Veeam Backup & Replication v13 host components such as Proxmox often hits a wall during the “Upgrade Veeam Host Components” phase. In this guide, we shall discuss how to upgrade Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH. The root cause of this issue is a missing single-use SSH credentials configured at upgrade time. Please, see…

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Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes

Posted on 14/01/202603/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes
Upgrade Path and In-Place Upgrade for VBR v13 and Known Fixes

Due to lots of questions in the community that some customers cannot run VBR with other web applications on the same server. I decided to upgrade my VBR Server to v13, thereby showing the flawless upgrade process and documenting any errors I encounter similar to issues reported on Reddit etc. Therefore, in this article, we…

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Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System

Posted on 02/01/202624/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System
Upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System. Microsoft officially stopped adding new features to “Windows PowerShell” (version 5.1) as it recieves security and bug fixes only. It is considered “feature complete” and is tied strictly to the Windows operating system as it is built…

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Windows, Windows Server

Query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance [Part 2]

Posted on 20/12/202524/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance [Part 2]
Query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance  [Part 2]

IT support teams face numerous BitLocker compliance alerts daily from remote, and home/hybrid deployments. But without remote WMI queries etc., each ticket demands time-consuming VPN/RDP sessions, physical dispatches, or endless “reboot due to upgrades and updates. In this article, we shall discuss how to query MBAM-protected Client for non-compliance [Part 2]. Please, see how to…

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Windows, Windows Server

Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware KVMs

Posted on 13/12/202524/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware KVMs
Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware KVMs

If you have ever found yourself juggling multiple Personal Computers (PCs) at your desk. We bring you a solution that you might not have heard about previously. Synergy is software that lets you use one mouse and keyboard to control multiple PCs across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Just move your cursor between machines like they…

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Linux, Mac, Reviews, Windows

Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025

Posted on 11/12/202524/06/2026 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025
Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025

Veeam ONE is a monitoring and analytics solution for virtual and data protection environments, providing performance monitoring, reporting, and capacity planning for infrastructures like VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. In this article, we shall discuss how to Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025. Please, see Install Veeam Backup And Replication With…

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Backup, Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL, Windows Server

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