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Virtualization is the technology that creates virtual versions of hardware, operating systems, or networks, enabling efficient resource use, scalability, and simplified IT management

Setup DS923+ Synology NAS as a Backup Repository for VBR

Posted on 13/04/202403/05/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Setup DS923+ Synology NAS as a Backup Repository for VBR
Setup DS923+ Synology NAS as a Backup Repository for VBR

Veeam Backup & Replication utilises NAS-Based Repository to store backup files, VM copies, and metadata for replicated VMs. In this article, we will discuss Setup DS923+ Synology NAS as a Backup Repository for VBR (Veeam Backup and Replication). Please see DSM Security: How to Protect Synology DS923+ NAS, and how to install SAMBA file shares for…

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Reviews, Storage, Virtualization

Failed to Power on with Error ‘A virtual machine disk support provider for the specified file was not found

Posted on 07/03/202409/10/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Failed to Power on with Error ‘A virtual machine disk support provider for the specified file was not found
Failed to Power on with Error ‘A virtual machine disk support provider for the specified file was not found

Encountering an error with the message “The application encountered an error while attempting to change the state of VM” can have various causes. How the VM was set up is required to fix this issue. In this article, I will be showing you how to fix “Failed to Power on with Error ‘A virtual machine…

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Install HyperV and Configure vSwitch on Windows Server with PowerShell

Posted on 02/03/202402/03/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install HyperV and Configure vSwitch on Windows Server with PowerShell
Install HyperV and Configure vSwitch on Windows Server with PowerShell

Microsoft’s hardware virtualisation product is Hyper-V. It enables the creation of a software version of a computer known as a virtual machine. Each virtual machine functions as a complete computer. In this article, we shall discuss how to Install HyperV and Configure vSwitch on Windows Server 2022 with PowerShell. Please see “vSwitches: How to delete…

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Configure Azure Container Registry for a secure connection with Azure Container Apps

Posted on 10/02/202414/03/2024 Raphael Gab-Momoh By Raphael Gab-Momoh No Comments on Configure Azure Container Registry for a secure connection with Azure Container Apps
Configure Azure Container Registry for a secure connection with Azure Container Apps

Ensuring container app resource security is important, and creating a private endpoint for security ensures it. This guide prioritizes actively configuring Azure Container Registry for secure connections with Azure Container Apps. Microsoft Azure empowers users with Azure Container Registry, enabling secure storage and management of Docker container images via Docker Hub technology. Please see how…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Containers, Network | Monitoring, Virtualization

Install Proxmox VE on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC

Posted on 06/02/202404/03/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install Proxmox VE on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC
Install Proxmox VE on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC

In this article, we shall discuss “How to install Proxmox VE on a Bare metal Server [Beelink EQ12] :-)”. The source code of Proxmox VE is licensed under the GNU AGPLv3 and free to download and use. With the bare-metal installation, you’ll get a complete operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux, 64-bit, a Proxmox VE…

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How to install ESXi on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC

Posted on 06/02/202406/02/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to install ESXi on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC
How to install ESXi on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC

In this article, I will be showing you the steps on “How to install ESXi on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC”. I have been looking for cost-effective home appliances to retire my old IT gear. Then I decided between the Intel NUC 13 which is very expensive and “Beelink EQ12 Mini PC. Please see IP…

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How to Add Another Hard Drive to a Virtual Machine in HyperV 

Posted on 03/02/202416/12/2025 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Add Another Hard Drive to a Virtual Machine in HyperV 
How to Add Another Hard Drive to a Virtual Machine in HyperV 

Sometimes you may want to install applications or store files outside the C: drive. This will require a second and even a third hard drive to be configured on the virtual machine and you can start using these drives as the backup drives. In this guide, I will show you How to Add Another Hard…

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Virtualization, Windows Server

Fix VMware Workstation and Credential Guard are not compatible

Posted on 23/01/202425/05/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix VMware Workstation and Credential Guard are not compatible
Fix VMware Workstation and Credential Guard are not compatible

The Credential Guard uses virtualization-based security to isolate secrets so that only privileged system software can access them. Unauthorized access to these secrets can lead to credential theft attacks, such as Pass-the-Hash or Pass-The-Ticket. In this article, we will learn how to fix VMware Workstation and Device/Credential Guard are not compatible with VMware Workstation. Please see How…

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How to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation

Posted on 23/01/202421/02/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation
How to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation

In this article, you will learn about how to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation. Recent version of VMware Workstation 17.x “Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks“. The Virtual Machines have side channel mitigations enabled on Windows hosts. See this article on how to install VMware…

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Downgrade VMware Workstation: Fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation

Posted on 23/01/202418/07/2025 Christian By Christian 1 Comment on Downgrade VMware Workstation: Fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation
Downgrade VMware Workstation: Fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation

In this article, you will learn how to Downgrade VMware Workstation in order to fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation. If you installed Workstation 17.5, it appears to have a hard requirement for a Sandy Bridge or later architecture Intel processor that contains the XSAVE instruction. Please see How to upgrade…

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Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks

Posted on 22/01/202422/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks
Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks

VMware Workstation powers virtualization for optimal system utilization. VMware Workstation uses virtual hard disks to simulate the storage capabilities of physical hard drives within virtual machines. Please see how to fix “Error 0xc1420117: The directory could not be completely unmounted“, how to Mount an ISO image in Windows 10 and 11, and how to install…

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Virtualization, Windows

ESXi VMB 411 Halting: Virtualbox Nested VT-X/AMD-V greyed out

Posted on 22/01/202408/05/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on ESXi VMB 411 Halting: Virtualbox Nested VT-X/AMD-V greyed out
ESXi VMB 411 Halting: Virtualbox Nested VT-X/AMD-V greyed out

In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “ESXi VMB 411 Halting: Virtualbox Nested VT-X/AMD-V greyed out. Nested virtualization empowers users to run virtual machine instances within other VMs, enabling the customization of virtualization environments. Compute Engine enhances nested virtualization by incorporating Intel VT-x instructions into VMs. Please, see Using IBM Library with Veeam,…

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How to install ESXi on VirtualBox

Posted on 19/01/202419/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to install ESXi on VirtualBox
How to install ESXi on VirtualBox

VirtualBox is a powerful virtualisation product for enterprise as well as home use. VirtualBox isn’t only rich in functionalities, but also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3. In this artilce, we will show you how to install…

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