Category: Storage

Efficient and scalable hardware or software solutions designed to store, manage, and protect digital data for businesses and individuals

Integrate Active Directory with IPMI for Out-of-Band Management

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Integrate Active Directory with IPMI for Out-of-Band Management

In this guide, we shall discuss how to Integrate Active Directory with IPMI for OOTBI Out-of-Band Management. Please, see how to update Object First OOTBI Cluster. Out-of-band management revolutionised server administration by allowing IT teams to remotely monitor, power cycle, and recover systems through dedicated hardware controllers. This eliminates the need for physical, hands-on intervention…

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Backup, Storage, Virtualization

Unveiling OOTBI Mini and New Features for v1.7 from Object First

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Unveiling OOTBI Mini and New Features for v1.7 from Object First

In this guide, we shall discuss the “Unveiling OOTBI Mini and New Features for v1.7 from Object First”. According to Sophia Barnett argument, a technical Marketing Writer for Object First. Not every IT environment has the infrastructure to support traditional rack-mounted systems. Please, see OOTBI Security Best Practices: Enable Honeypot on Object First, and How…

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Backup, Storage

Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI

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Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI

Object First OOTBI (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) is a purpose-built, secure, and immutable backup storage solution engineered specifically for Veeam Backup & Replication. This guide discusses the “Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI”. Please, see How to Configure Object First OOTBI Appliance, how to update Object First OOTBI Cluster, and Object First OOTBI…

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Backup, Storage

OOTBI Security Best Practices: Enable Honeypot on Object First

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OOTBI Security Best Practices: Enable Honeypot on Object First

In this guide, we shall discuss “OOTBI Security Best Practices: Enable Honeypot on Object First”. To use Honeypot, a new feature available in OOTBI 1.7. You will have to ensure that you have upgraded to this version. See the release Notes, and you will be redirected to the Request form. Please, see how to Configure…

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Backup, Storage

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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Storage, Virtualization

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

Fix Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set

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Fix Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set

In this article, we shall discuss how to fix Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set. This warning occurs when a time shift is detected in the Hardened Repository regardless of the deployment type used. This is a safeguard against immutability manipulation that can also be triggered by intentional time changes. Please see…

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Backup, Storage

Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server

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Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a powerful tool for managing SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server. Please, see how to Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration, how to deploy and integrate VHR…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL, Storage

Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR

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Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR

In this article, we shall discuss the “Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR and why physical security is necessary to Protect OOTBI”. Out-of-the-Box Immutability (OOTBI) by ObjectFirst and Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR) are closely intertwined and designed specifically for Veeam Backup and Replication at the point of writing this article. Please…

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Backup, Storage

Fix Task failed to perform Scheduled Snapshot Replication

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Fix Task failed to perform Scheduled Snapshot Replication

Snap Replication provides schedulable, near-instantaneous data protection. This package helps ensure that your business data located in shared folders or virtual machines located in LUNs remain safe and available in the event of disaster. Therefore, with this solution, snapshot Replication will automatically take snapshots at a pre-determined time and frequency. In this article, we shall discuss…

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Storage

Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

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Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

In this article, we shall discuss how to “fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository”. When your Backup Repository is in an invalid State, please see the possible causes and troubleshooting advice. Also see how to install Splunk and Veeam App on Windows Server to monitor VBR, and the “Deep Dive into Protecting…

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Backup, Storage

How to create Synology Snapshot Replication

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How to create Synology Snapshot Replication

Snapshot Replication delivers an expert solution for data backup and recovery, offering near-instant data protection with flexible scheduling. This package safeguards your business data in shared folders and virtual machines stored in LUNs, ensuring quick access and availability in the event of a disaster. In this article, we shall learn the steps on how to…

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Backup, Reviews, Storage