Author: Christian

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.

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

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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

How to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus

In this article, the emphasis on “What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus”. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a next-generation protection component of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It combines machine learning, big data analysis, in-depth threat research, and the Microsoft cloud infrastructure to protect endpoints across your organization. Please, see how to Set Microsoft…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows, Windows Server

How to set up the OOTBI Virtual Appliance on Proxmox VE

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How to set up the OOTBI Virtual Appliance on Proxmox VE

Out-of-the-Box Immutability (Ootbi) is a purpose-built backup storage appliance developed by the founders of Veeam, specifically for Veeam customers (users). OOTBI delivers secure, simple, and powerful on-premises backup storage without requiring any security expertise. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to set up the OOTBI virtual appliance on Proxmox VE. Please,…

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Backup

Resolve the Update Package Database failure on Proxmox VE

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Resolve the Update Package Database failure on Proxmox VE

Proxmox Virtual Environment provides a complete open-source platform for enterprise virtualization. Its built-in web interface enables you to manage VMs and containers, configure software-defined storage and networking, set up high-availability clustering, and use multiple out-of-the-box tools all in a single solution. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps to resolve the Update Package Database…

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Virtualization

Remote Desktop Connection behaviour over UDP and TCP

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Remote Desktop Connection behaviour over UDP and TCP

Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) enables users to establish remote connections to other computers over TCP AND UDP port 3389. RDP supports UDP for improved performance. Microsoft favours using UDP alongside TCP to enhance responsiveness and reduce latency during remote sessions. In this article, we shall discuss “Remote Desktop Connection behaviour over UDP and TCP”….

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Windows Server

Guide to Remote Desktop Connection Properties for Secure Access

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Guide to Remote Desktop Connection Properties for Secure Access

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become the new norm. One of the key technologies enabling people to work effectively from home is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Here is a guide Guide to Remote Desktop Connection Properties for Secure Access. Please see how to determine why an MBAM-protected device is non-compliant, and an…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to change the default user password in PostgreSQL

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How to change the default user password in PostgreSQL

In this guide, we shall discuss how to change the default user password in PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that provides an open-source solution for storing and managing data. It offers a variety of features for database administration, queries, and security. This blog post was birthed by the following question: “Resetting…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL