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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.

How to delete a VM and Storage in Proxmox

Posted on 12/08/202512/08/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to delete a VM and Storage in Proxmox
How to delete a VM and Storage in Proxmox

Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source platform for enterprise virtualization. It combines two powerful virtualization technologies: KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) for full virtualization, and LXC (Linux Containers) for lightweight container-based virtualization. In this article, we shall discuss how to delete a VM and Storage in Proxmox. Please, see how to create a bootable…

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Virtualization

How to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App

Posted on 12/08/202512/08/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App
How to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App

In this guide, we will show you how to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App. Microsoft Authenticator is a versatile mobile app that not only enables you to sign in to your accounts securely without using a password. Or by manually entering a passcode but also serves as a password manager. Please, see How…

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Microsoft Exchange/Office/365

Fix AADSTS900144: The request body must contain the parameter

Posted on 12/08/202512/08/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix AADSTS900144: The request body must contain the parameter
Fix AADSTS900144: The request body must contain the parameter

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to Fix AADSTS900144: The request body must contain the parameter. The AADSTS900144 is an Entra ID formally (Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)) error code. This error indicates a required parameter is missing from an authentication request. This means, the request body did not include the client_id parameter,…

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Network | Monitoring

How to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint

Posted on 12/08/202523/09/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint
How to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint

The “Trellix MVISION Endpoint” and Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) are both Trellix Endpoint protection products. They are slightly different and offer different use cases. Trellix offers both to provide flexibility and broader coverage for varying customer needs and environments. In this article, I will show you how to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint. Please, see how…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Review of the Synology CC400W Installation and Configuration

Posted on 17/07/202523/11/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Review of the Synology CC400W Installation and Configuration
Review of the Synology CC400W Installation and Configuration

The Synology CC400W is a compact, Wi-Fi-enabled security camera designed for ultimate flexibility. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss the full “Review of the Synology CC400W Installation and Configuration”. The Synology CC400W camera has a 4MP resolution and a 125° wide field of view (FoV), and it delivers sharp, comprehensive coverage which is perfect…

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Network | Monitoring, Reviews

Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]

Posted on 10/07/202524/02/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]
Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]

In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1] in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics…

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Windows, Windows Server

BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

Posted on 02/07/202507/09/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel
BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

MBAM (Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring) is a tool that enables you (organizations) to centrally manage and monitor BitLocker Drive Encryption across Windows devices. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: Remove MBAM Agent When Uninstall Option is missing”. Please, see Get a list of installed programs locally or…

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Windows

Fix MSIEXEC returned 1602: Trellix Setup cannot use this account

Posted on 01/07/202509/07/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix MSIEXEC returned 1602: Trellix Setup cannot use this account
Fix MSIEXEC returned 1602: Trellix Setup cannot use this account

In this article, we will discuss “(installation cancelled) – Fix MSIEXEC returned 1602: Trellix Setup cannot use this account”. Due to the multiple errors encountered during the re-installation of Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) in my Lab. I have therefore decided to show all relevant errors in this blogpost. Also, these are fixes to common Trellix…

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Windows Server

How to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server

Posted on 01/07/202510/07/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server
How to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server

In this article, I will show you how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server when required. For example, here is a KB2733626 showing instructions for using SQL Server 2012 in the FIPS 140-2-compliant mode. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is a standard developed by the “The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL, Windows Server

How to shrink and create new partition on Windows Server

Posted on 20/06/202520/06/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to shrink and create new partition on Windows Server
How to shrink and create new partition on Windows Server

In this guide, you will learn how to shrink and create new partition on Windows Server. On Windows, you can decrease the space used by primary partitions and logical drives by shrinking them into adjacent, contiguous space on the same disk. Please, see how to Enable and use Sudo in Windows 11, how to Add…

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Windows Server

Fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error

Posted on 19/06/202519/06/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error
Fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error

In this article, we will discuss how to fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error. This happens when installing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows Server. Despite installing SQL Server numerous times with the same installation media. I was prompted with the error that the installation media on a network share….

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server

Posted on 19/06/202519/06/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server
Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server

In this article, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server. SSMS 21 can be installed via the “Visual Studio Installer.” Microsoft’s shift to using the Visual Studio-style installer for tools like SSMS 21 as highlighted during Microsoft Build. This reflects a broader strategy on unified experience, and also…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Install Windows Server 2025 via iDRAC Virtual Media or PXE

Posted on 18/06/202518/07/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install Windows Server 2025 via iDRAC Virtual Media or PXE
Install Windows Server 2025 via iDRAC Virtual Media or PXE

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to install Windows Server 2025 via iDRAC Virtual Media or PXE. Windows Server 2025 delivers advanced security, enhanced performance, and greater cloud agility. Designed to meet diverse customer needs, it provides a secure, high-performance platform for deploying applications across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Wish to learn…

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Windows Server

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