Ensuring Backup Integrity and Reliable Recovery with SureBackup

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Ensuring Backup Integrity and Reliable Recovery with SureBackup

Ensuring the integrity of backups is essential for any data protection strategy. However, performing regular backups alone is not enough. Therefore, it is crucial to verify that these backups can be successfully recovered when needed. In this article, we shall discuss “Ensuring Backup Integrity and Reliable Recovery with SureBackup”. We will cover how this technology…

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Backup

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 Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR

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Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR

Veeam ONE provides IT administrators with real-time monitoring, business documentation, and management reporting for Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Director, and Microsoft Hyper-V. In this article, we shall discuss “Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR: Veeam ONE supports Veeam Backup and…

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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

Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration

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Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration

Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.3.1.1139 was recently released on March 19, 2025. This introduces some critical security patches, new features, and performance enhancements. This update strengthens system security and improves reliability, making it essential for all users to upgrade promptly. Therefore, in this guide, I will show you how to upgrade VBR to 12.3.1:…

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In-place upgrade of Windows Server 2022 to 2025

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In-place upgrade of Windows Server 2022 to 2025

In this article, we shall discuss how to perform an In-place upgrade of Windows Server 2022 to 2025. Windows Server 2025 was officially released on November 1st, 2024. This latest version introduces several enhancements, including improved security features, performance optimisations, and better integration with hybrid cloud environments. Please, see Perform an in-place upgrade from Windows…

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Backup, Windows Server

Export and Convert Private Keys to .PEM Format in Windows

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Export and Convert Private Keys to .PEM Format in Windows

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) does not natively export private keys in .PEM format. Instead, it exports private keys in .PFX (.PKCS#12) format which includes both the certificate and private key in an encrypted container. If you need the private key in PEM format, you must first export the certificate as PFX from MMC and then…

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Windows, Windows Server

Fix Trellix ePO DAT and Engine Packages missing

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Fix Trellix ePO DAT and Engine Packages missing

The Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) DAT (Virus Definition) and Engine Packages are critical for malware detection and prevention. This ensures that the Trellix Endpoint Security Products have up-to-date protection against threats. Therefore, in this article, we shall discuss how to Fix Trellix ePO DAT and Engine Packages missing. Please, see Create a bootable USB on…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

How to deploy and integrate VHR with VBR

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How to deploy and integrate VHR with VBR

OOTBI (Object First Out-Of-the-Box Immutability) is an alternative solution to Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR). Since I have covered OOTBI extensively in the past, I will now focus on VHR. Please, see Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR. Therefore, in this article, we shall be discussing how to deploy and integrate VHR…

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Backup, Linux

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

Create a bootable USB on Mac: Proxmox VE Setup

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Create a bootable USB on Mac: Proxmox VE Setup

In this article, you will learn how to create a bootable USB on MAC: Proxmox VE Setup. Proxmox Virtualization Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualisation platform that delivers a cost-effective yet feature-rich alternative to ESXi. It enables users to run both KVM virtual machines and LXC containers, offering flexibility for diverse workloads. Please see…

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Virtualization

Generate CSR and Request a Certificate from Herica CA

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Generate CSR and Request a Certificate from Herica CA

HARICA is a globally trusted third party that actively participates in all major global Root CA trust programs, including 360, Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Oracle. It operates as a trust anchor in widely used application software and operating systems such as Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, Linux, and Oracle Java. In this article, we…

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Windows, Windows Server

Upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311: Install WACmg 2410

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Upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311: Install WACmg 2410

In this article, we shall discuss “how to Upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311: Install WACmg 2410“. Windows Admin Center is a versatile tool for managing Windows Clients, Windows Servers, and Windows Clusters. In December 2023, Microsoft released the Windows Admin Center modernized gateway (WACmg) to public preview through the Windows Server Insider program….

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Network | Monitoring, Windows Server