Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful relational database management system (RDBMS). Applications and tools connect directly to a SQL Server instance or database and interact with it using Transact-SQL (T-SQL). You can run SQL Server on Windows or Linux, deploy it in Linux containers, or host it on an Azure Virtual Machine or any other…
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Running outdated SQL Server versions exposes your business to security risks, performance issues, and compliance gaps. Microsoft no longer supports some older SQL Server editions, leaving systems unpatched and vulnerable. Upgrading to SQL Server 2025 ensures protection, stability, and access to the latest features. In this article, we shall discuss how to Install all Editions…
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In this guide, we will discuss “Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Application Security Best Practices”. I’m currently studying to become a Cybersecurity Architect, and I wanted to share my learning journey with the community. I will be exploring security posture in cloud and hybrid environments, focusing on both infrastructure and application security. Please, see Install and…
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Previously, You would need to uninstall and reinstall the Windows ADK and the Windows PE add-on for this ADK support when there are new releases. This has changed as the ADK patches now allow users on ADK versions Windows ADK 10.1.26100.2454 (December 2024) and newer to update their ADK installations without having to uninstall and…
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SQL Server Always On Availability Groups provide high availability, disaster recovery, and read-scale capabilities for SQL Server. When deployed on Azure VMs (IaaS), AGs combine SQL Server’s native HA/DR features with Azure networking, storage, and load balancing. This guide discuses the procedure for creating an MSSQL Always On Cluster on Azure. Please, see “ADK|WinPE|MDT: Deploy…
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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a unified collection of tools, processes, and guidance for automating desktop and server deployment. And this in turn reduces deployment time and standardizes desktop and server image deployment. In this guide, we shall discuss the fix to “Unable to edit MDT XML unattended file: Could not load file”. Please, see…
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In fast-paced IT environments, keeping everything running smoothly is a constant challenge. Every day involves checking backup jobs, analyzing failures, resolving issues, applying updates, and planning new projects. In this article, we shall discuss “Enhanced Proactive Monitoring with Veeam ONE”. Please, see How to create Synology Snapshot Replication, and Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR:…
It is interesting to note that SQL Server 2025 (17.x) builds on previous releases to grow SQL Server. This enables you to use your choices of development languages, data types, on-premises or cloud environments, and operating system. In this article, we shall discuss “SQL Server 2025 upgrade Requirements and Compatibility”. Please, see How to upgrade…
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Veeam Backup & Replication v13 has arrived with significant improvements in security, performance, and data governance. I recently performed the upgrade from version 12.3, and in this article we will discuss how to Upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v12.3 to v13 on Windows. This means, we will share the entire process, from preparation to post-upgrade…
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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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Hello everyone, welcome to the second chapter on Migrating Active Directory Certificate Service (Certification Authority) technology. This article discusses the step-by-step to Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain Domain to Azure (Migrate Root CA and AD Domain to Azure). Please, see “Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI“, and how…
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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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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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