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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When Disaster Strikes, here is how Veeam Saves the Day After an accidental VM Deletion. The goal of this blogpost is to show you the steps to Restore VM to Original location using Veeam Entire VM restore. In today’s digital landscape, data loss is not an option. Whether caused by accidental deletion, hardware failure, or…
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Windows Admin Center is a browser-based app that the customer self-deploys and uses to manage servers, clusters, hyperconverged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs . Recently, we discussed how to upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311 and also touched on how to install WACmg 2410. But in this guide, we shall discuss how to setup…
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Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) is a Microsoft Volume Licensing method that automatically activates Windows that are joined to an Active Directory (AD) domain. Here is how to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS) if you have non-domain joined devices. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss how to configure Active Directory-Based Activation…
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Key Management Service (KMS), like Multiple Activation Key (MAK) activates Microsoft products such as Windows and Office. You should install the KMS server, also known as the KMS host on a server inside your local network. Note that, KMS clients connect directly to the KMS host to activate both Windows etc. In this guide, we…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “Logon Failure: the user has not been granted the requested logon type at this computer”. Here is a similar article on this topic “Error 1385: The user has not been granted the requested logon type at this time“. I ran into this error during the cause…
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In this article, we will discuss how to troubleshoot “Server Certificate could not be updated: Private key does not match”, and and determine the root case of this issue. This concern arose during the process of uploading a new SSL/TLS certificate to Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) for securing web-based access to the console over the…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to Fix Error 0x87E10BC6 on a PC running Windows non-core Edition. The error code 0x87e10bc6 occurs when there is an issue with activating Windows as we will see very shortly. This can be due to various reasons such as server issues, firewall interference, or incorrect product key. Please,…
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SystoLOCK is a passwordless Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) platform developed by Systola GmbH here in Deutschland (Germany). Therefore, in this article, we shall discuss how to protect your Windows Devices with MFA with SystoLOCK. Please, see Creating IAM Users, Adding MFA and Policies on AWS, “MFA on Root Account: Create a User on AWS and…
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Windows domains operate normally without Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), provided that no Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) functionality is required. However, SystoLOCK depends heavily on PKI, this means you must deploy and correctly configure a Certification Authority (CA) before installing SystoLOCK. Therefore, in this guide, I will be discussing the steps to “Set up…
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In this guide, we will show you how to fix “Action required” in Microsoft Authenticator App. Microsoft Authenticator is a versatile mobile app that not only enables you to sign in to your accounts securely without using a password. Or by manually entering a passcode but also serves as a password manager. Please, see How…
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The “Trellix MVISION Endpoint” and Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) are both Trellix Endpoint protection products. They are slightly different and offer different use cases. Trellix offers both to provide flexibility and broader coverage for varying customer needs and environments. In this article, I will show you how to install Trellix MVISON Endpoint. Please, see how…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1] in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics…
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