A ransomware recovery strategy is not something you design during an attack. It is something that reveals its true value only when everything else is already failing. In this guide, we shall discuss “What Ransomware Recovery looks like when the clock is ticking”. Please, see How to set up Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager on Windows,…
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In this guide, we shall discuss how to set up Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager on Windows. Devolusion Remote Desktop Manager is an application that integrates a comprehensive set of tools and managers to meet the needs of any IT team. It is designed to centralise remote connection technologies, credentials, and secure access to these resources….
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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…
The Filesystem Root represented by the symbol / is the master directory that holds everything on your virtual server (Ubuntu VM). This is similar to “C: drive” on a Windows machine. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps on how to fix the Filesystem root is running low on Disk space. Please, see Hacker…
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XCP-ng stands for Xen Cloud Platform, next generation and it is an open-source virtualisation platform that allows you to manage virtual machines and networks efficiently. This guide is designed to enhance your IT administration skills. In this article, we shall discuss the “A-Z of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra setup and VM Creation”. Please, see ,…
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Over the last decade, ransomware attacks have changed dramatically. What once was a simple malware encrypting user files has evolved into a business-driven cybercrime model. Today, attackers think strategically, move laterally, and aim directly at what truly hurts an organization: its ability to recover. In this guide, we shall discuss “Hacker Thinking in Ransomware Attacks:…
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BitLocker recovery restores access to a BitLocker‑protected drive when the default unlock method fails. In this case, however, entering the recovery key triggers the PC to restart again, which prevents the recovery process from completing. In this guide, we shall discuss the “steps to mitigate or Bypassing BitLocker Loop by Unlocking or Disabling or PC…
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Upgrading Veeam Backup & Replication v13 host components such as Proxmox often hits a wall during the “Upgrade Veeam Host Components” phase. In this guide, we shall discuss how to upgrade Host Components: Unable to reinstall Deploy Service SSH. The root cause of this issue is a missing single-use SSH credentials configured at upgrade time. Please, see…
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Due to lots of questions in the community that some customers cannot run VBR with other web applications on the same server. I decided to upgrade my VBR Server to v13, thereby showing the flawless upgrade process and documenting any errors I encounter similar to issues reported on Reddit etc. Therefore, in this article, we…
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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 article, we shall discuss “how to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]” using the Azure Portal, highlighting the key steps, the most relevant configuration options, and the architectural considerations to keep in mind from the very beginning. Please, see How to create a two-way Active Directory Trust, [AZURE] Restore MSSQL Server on…
In this guide, we shall discuss how to restore MSSQL Server on Azure VMs using Azure Backup. Data protection is only as effective as the ability to restore data quickly and reliably. When running Microsoft SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, having a robust backup strategy is essential. Please, see Convert Google Forms Into Microsoft…
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