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Docker and Kubernetes have been around for some time now with many still trying to fully understand both tools especially Kubernetes. Deploying Docker images to Kubernetes is a great way to run your application in an easily scalable way. Please see how to install Kerberos packages in Windows via Cygwin, how to configure a remote…
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This article discusses how to resolve Veeam ONE “The specified property cannot be found” and License Mismatch Errors. Veeam Data Platform (VDP) is an end-to-end data recovery platform designed to provide immutable, high-performance backups and direct to object storage at any scale. Please see Azure Virtual Desktop: How to set Up Azure Virtual Desktop Insights…
In this article, we shall discuss how to Upgrade Veeam ONE to 13.0.2.6723 to Address Security Fixes. Recently we updated Veeam ONE 13 as discussed here “how to upgrade Veeam One from v12 to v13“. Shortly, Veeam released some patches to VBR and Veeam ONE as well as discussed in this KB4858. According to it,…
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In this article we shall discuss how to upgrade Veeam One from v12 to v13. It will interest you to know that Veeam ONE can be upgraded to version 13 starting from Veeam ONE version 12 (build #12.0.0.2498). This means, Veeam ONE 13 supports automatic in-place upgrade from version 12.0.0.2498 and newer versions to v13….
In this article, we shall discuss how to perform Tape Drive Cleaning in Practice. When working with tape environments in Veeam Backup for Tape, cleaning is often treated as a routine task. However, in practice, it plays a much bigger role than most people expect. Over time, I’ve seen stable environments suddenly start presenting errors,…
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Internal sabotage in backup environments poses a severe threat, often evading traditional external defenses like MFA through insider access. A real case of Internal Sabotage and Recovery demonstrates how Veeam immutable backups enabled full recovery from total infrastructure destruction. Please, see how modern Backup Strategy with Veeam and Wasabi: Truly Immutable, and MFA on Root…
In this guide, we shall discuss how to restore MSSQL Server on Azure VMs using Azure Backup. Data protection is only as effective as the ability to restore data quickly and reliably. When running Microsoft SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, having a robust backup strategy is essential. Please, see Convert Google Forms Into Microsoft…
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In recent years, development on Windows has taken a huge leap forward thanks to tools that allow seamless integration of Linux environments directly into the operating system. In this article, we will discuss How to install WSL on Windows. Please, see What is Windows Subsystem for Linux, Various methods to install Windows Subsystem for Linux,…
In this guide, we will discuss “Testing Disk Subsystem Integrity for SQL Server with SQLIOSim”. The performance of a SQL Server instance is critically dependent on the underlying disk subsystem. High latency, insufficient throughput, or suboptimal storage configurations can negatively impact stability and scalability, regardless of code quality or available CPU and memory resources. Please,…
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In this guide, we will discuss “MSSQL DMA Compatibility Mode: Prepare and Migrate Safely”. In the context of database modernisation and cloud adoption. Assessing compatibility and identifying potential risks are critical steps before any migration activity. Please, see How to Protect Thunderbolt Ports in Windows, how to Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017…
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In this article, we will discuss the “Preliminary Guide for Active Directory and Initial Assessment”. Before performing any migration, security hardening, troubleshooting, or architectural changes, it is essential to conduct a preliminary analysis of the Active Directory (AD) environment. Please, see the “Preliminary Guide for WSUS Analysis and Initial Assessment“, How to backup Azure VM…
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Windows Admin Center has become a strategic management platform for modern Windows Server environments, offering a centralized, browser-based experience for administering servers, clusters, and hyper-converged infrastructure. In this guide, we shall discuss how to ‘Install and Configure Windows Admin Center on Windows Server 2019″. Please, see Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware…
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Every year, more companies migrate their backup architecture to object storage. The promise is well-known: scalability, predictable cost, and an extra layer of resilience against ransomware. But with so many providers available, one of them has been gaining significant traction, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. In this guide, we shall discuss “Modern Backup Strategy with Veeam…
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