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If you have created a VM on Hyper-V, Proxmox, VMware, or XCP-ng and want to reinstall Windows, you don’t need to delete the VM or recreate it. In this guide, we will show you how to reinstall Windows directly on an existing VM while keeping the VM configuration intact. Therefore, in this guide, we will…
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Because unsupported operating systems (OS’) introduce security risks and can affect compliance requirements, organizations should migrate to supported versions of Windows Server. In my lab environment, the domain controllers currently run Windows Server 2022 despite not affected. I want to take advantage of the newer capabilities available in Windows Server 2025. To accomplish this, we…
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This article discusses “Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD”. On March 10, 2026, Microsoft disclosed a new security vulnerability affecting Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Please, see How to run Apps as an administrator on Windows, and how to Enable Exploit Protection feature on Windows using the Windows Security App, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration…
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The message “ZtiDomainJoin has attempted to join to domain” comes from Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). This happens during an automated or Lite touch OS deployment as shown in the image below. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss How to fix Domain Join Error during Windows Deployment. Please see how to fix the following errors…
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The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and Windows PE add-on provide the tools you need to customize Windows images for large-scale deployment and test the quality and performance of your system, its components, and the applications running on it. In this article, we shall discuss how to fix SCVMM setup Fails: Fix Missing…
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Microsoft has officially released Windows Admin Center (WAC) version 2511, delivering restored High Availability (HA), major backend fixes, security enhancements, and significant usability improvements across core management tools. In this article, we shall discuss “How to upgrade Windows Admin Center from v2411 to v2511”. Please, see how to deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to…
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If you’re using Apple Calendar (iCloud Calendar) but work primarily on a Windows PC with Microsoft Outlook, there isn’t a perfect one-to-one feature match. However, you can achieve reliable synchronization using iCloud for Windows. In this article, we shall discuss how to Synchronize Apple Calendar on Windows with Outlook [Part 2]. Please, see how to…
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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) lets you access a Windows PC remotely from another device. It’s available on Windows Pro and Enterprise editions but not Home. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Enable SSH and Remote Desktop Connection in Windows Server. Please, see Create an NFS Storage on Synology NAS and Present it to…
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Veeam Data Platform v13 adopts a “security-first” architecture, actively protecting backup infrastructure against modern threats, and continues to support advanced security features for Windows-based components, including VMware Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS) and Microsoft Group Policy Object (GPO) Credential Guard. In this guide, we shall discuss “Hardening Your Infrastructure: A Guide to VMware VBS and MS GPO…
In this article, we shall discuss the steps to upgrade PowerShell Core Windows or Mac and Linux System. Microsoft officially stopped adding new features to “Windows PowerShell” (version 5.1) as it recieves security and bug fixes only. It is considered “feature complete” and is tied strictly to the Windows operating system as it is built…
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In this guide, we shall discuss how to create a two-way Active Directory Trust. A two-way trust will be created between these domains. This means that the two domains will be able to share their resources with each other. Please, see [AZURE] MSSQL Creating a new Azure SQL Database (PaaS), [AZURE] Restore MSSQL Server on…
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In this guide, we will discuss how to Migrate Active Directory Domain and Forest with Veeam Replica. Managing complex Active Directory environments requires careful planning, precision, and reliable tools. When it comes to migrating a domain or an entire forest, the stakes are high: errors in replication or synchronization can have significant impacts on the…
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In this guide, I will discuss how to Harden Active Directory Using CIS Benchmark and MSCT 1.0. IT infrastructure security has become an essential priority for any organization. In this context, the Active Directory (AD) domain represents the core of identity management, permissions, and network resources. Please, see “An account with the same name exists…
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