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MCP Explained: Build, Test, and Deploy Your First MCP Server in Minutes

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How to Install an Operating System Remotely Using iDRAC Virtual Media St...

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How To Set Up Your CC400W Camera Fast and Easy!

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Review of the Synology CC400W Installation and Configuration

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Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration

In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration 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 of trust for the operating Systems (OS). Please, see…

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Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a next-generation protection solution that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It provides always on real-time antivirus protection. In this guide, we shall discuss the fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows. Please, see What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus, how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server, and how to create and…

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How to Add Nutanix AHV to Veeam: Full Integration Guide

If you’re running a Nutanix AHV environment and want to back up your virtual machines (VMs) using Veeam Backup & Replication, you’re in the right place. This step-by-step guide shows how to: Add your Nutanix AHV cluster to the Veeam console Configure AHV backup proxies (Workers) Create reliable backup jobs Restore virtual machines and files with confidence Whether you’re working in a test…

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BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

MBAM (Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring) is a tool that enables you (organizations) to centrally manage and monitor BitLocker Drive Encryption across Windows devices. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: Remove MBAM Agent When Uninstall Option is missing”. Please, see Get a list of installed programs locally or remotely in Windows.…

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Fix MSIEXEC returned 1602: Trellix Setup cannot use this account

In this article, we will discuss “(installation cancelled) – Fix MSIEXEC returned 1602: Trellix Setup cannot use this account”. Due to the multiple errors encountered during the re-installation of Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) in my Lab. I have therefore decided to show all relevant errors in this blogpost. Also, these are fixes to common Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator Errors that you might…

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How to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server

In this article, I will show you how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server when required. For example, here is a KB2733626 showing instructions for using SQL Server 2012 in the FIPS 140-2-compliant mode. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is a standard developed by the “The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States”, and “The Communications Security…

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How to shrink and create new partition on Windows Server

In this guide, you will learn how to shrink and create new partition on Windows Server. On Windows, you can decrease the space used by primary partitions and logical drives by shrinking them into adjacent, contiguous space on the same disk. Please, see how to Enable and use Sudo in Windows 11, how to Add Another Hard Drive to a Virtual Machine in HyperV, and how to Locate, Find and Grep: How to…

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Fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error

In this article, we will discuss how to fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error. This happens when installing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows Server. Despite installing SQL Server numerous times with the same installation media. Today, I was prompted with the error that the installation media on a network share. Or in a custom folder can cause installation failure if…

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Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server

In this article, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server. SSMS 21 can be installed via the “Visual Studio Installer.” Microsoft’s shift to using the Visual Studio-style installer for tools like SSMS 21 as highlighted during Microsoft Build. This reflects a broader strategy on unified experience, and also for Cloud and Azure Integration. How to install SQL…

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Windows Server 2025: New Security, Cloud, and Performance Features Expla...

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Install Windows Server 2025 via iDRAC Virtual Media or PXE

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What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus

In this article, the emphasis on “What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus”. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a next-generation protection component of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It combines machine learning, big data analysis, in-depth threat research, and the Microsoft cloud infrastructure to protect endpoints across your organization. Please, see how to Set Microsoft…

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Build Agents in Copilot Studio using Model Context Protocol Open Standards