Happy SysAdmin Day With Altaro #VMBackup #HyperV #VMware @AltaroSoftware
Hello folks, I am happy to share with you that Altaro Software just launched an exciting contest in celebration of Sysadmin Day next month! […]
How To Monitor SQL Server Automated Backup In #Microsoft #AzureStorage #Azure #SQLServer
Introduction Azure Automated Backup allows you to schedule regular backups for all databases on a SQL Server Azure IaaS VM. Backups are stored in Azure […]
Speaking at #HPE Customer Innovation Center in Geneva About #Microsoft #AzureStack #HPEAzureStack #HPEMSFT #HPECIC @itnetX_CH @HPE_CH @Microsoft_CH
I am happy to announce that I will be speaking at HPE Customer Innovation Center in Geneva, Switzerland on June 27th, with my colleague and […]
Additional Information For SCDPM and MABS In Recovery Services Vault In @AzurePortal #DPM #SCDPM #MABS @AzureBackup
Hello folks, I am happy to share with you a new enhancement that was made available for System Center Data Protection Manager (SC DPM) and […]
Free Webinar: Presenting on How to Integrate, Operate and Offer Services with #Microsoft #AzureStack and #AzureStackDevKit #itnetX @itnetX_CH
I am happy to announce that I will be presenting on one of multiple Microsoft Azure Stack webinars organized by itnetX in Switzerland. In this […]
On Demand Azure Security Webinar – Raise The Bar For Security With #Azure #Security @Microsoft @MS_ITPro
I am happy to announce that my webinar is available on demand now, you can watch it anytime here. In this webinar, I talked about […]
Presenting on #AzureSecurity Webinars – Raise The Bar For #Security #Azure @Microsoft @MS_ITPro
Introduction I am happy to announce that I will be presenting on one of multiple Microsoft 365 security webinars organized by Microsoft. In this webinar, […]
Announcing The Windows Server 2019 Virtual Summit #WindowsServer #MVPBuzz #WindowsAdminCenter
Introduction On Tuesday June 26, 2018, Microsoft is hosting a virtual Windows Server Summit that will help you to get speed with many important capabilities […]
Passed 70-537 Exam: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with #Microsoft #AzureStack @MSLearning
Introduction I am so happy and grateful now that… I passed the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Exam 70-537: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with […]
How To Backup SQL Server Named Instance To Azure Blob Storage #Azure #SQLServer #AzureStorage
Introduction Starting with SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU2, you can now write SQL Server backups directly to the Azure Blob storage service. You can use […]
How To Remove #AzureStack AD Applications From #Azure Active Directoy with #PowerShell #AzureAD #ASDK
Introduction When you setup Azure Stack in a connected scenario with Azure Active Directory (AAD), you get several applications registered in Azure AD. If you […]
How To Create Recovery Services Vault in #Azure with #PowerShell #AzureBackup #CDCGermany
Yesterday I was speaking at the CDC Germany 2018, a big Cloud Conference community event focusing on the Microsoft Cloud OS Platform, held in Hanau, Germany. […]
How To Disable Protection For #HyperV VMs To #AzureSiteRecovery #ASR #Azure #CDCGermany #MVPbuzz
Introduction Azure Site Recovery (ASR) is Microsoft’s Disaster Recovery strategy. It keeps workloads safe and recoverable through replication from on-premises servers, such as physical servers, […]
VM agent is unable to communicate with the #AzureBackup Service! #Azure @AzureBackup #CDCGermany #MVPbuzz
Image Credit: azure.microsoft.com Introduction Azure Backup allows you to back up the data for on-premises servers, virtual machines, virtualized workloads, SQL server, SharePoint server, and […]
Learn How #AzureStack Can Help You on Your Digital Transformation Journey to the Cloud #Azure
Introduction The shift in the modern business now revolves around a new IT concept – the digital transformation. It’s a process that’s taken organizations into […]
Passed 70-535 Exam: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions #Azure #CloudSolutionsArchitect @MSLearning
Introduction I am so happy and grateful now that… I passed the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) 70-535 Exam: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions. This exam […]
Update Rollup 5 for System Center 2016 #LTSC is Now Available #SysCtr #SystemCenter #SCVMM #SCDPM #SCOM
Hello folks, I am glad to share with you that Microsoft just released Update Rollup 5 (UR5) for System Center 2016 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). […]
Webinar With Ben Armstrong #AMA on #Containers #AskBenArmstrong @vBenArmstrong @AltaroSoftware
Think containers are just for developers? Think again. Containers have recently gained massive industry adoption and many IT pros are now being asked to support […]
Windows Admin Center (Project Honolulu) Now Available @ServerMgmt #WindowsServer #WindowsAdminCenter #HyperV #HCI
Updated – 19/04/2018 – Added [Manage Storage Spaces Direct in Windows Server 2016 with Windows Admin Center] Introduction The day has come… After almost a […]
Failed To Create SQL SKU in #AzureStackDevKit Build 20180329.1 #AzureStack #ASDK
Hello folks, You might have seen the announcement that Microsoft released Azure Stack integrated systems version 1803 and Azure Stack Dev Kit Build 20180329.1. You […]
#HitRefresh – New Chapter – Moving Over to The #Microsoft Cloud Side… Starting on a new Job @itnetx_CH #Switzerland #HackYourCareer
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you […]
Add Windows Server 2019 Preview Image to #AzureStack #AzureStackDevKit #WindowsServer2019
Introduction Hello folks, You might have seen the announcement on Windows Server 2019 preview that went out recently. Microsoft Announced The Preview Release Of Windows […]
Migrate #Windows VM From Unmanaged Disks To Managed Disks with #Azure #PowerShell
Introduction In June 2017, Microsoft announced a new type of storage account known as “Managed Disks“. Managed Disks are an exciting new feature from Azure, […]
Microsoft Announced The Preview Release Of Windows Server 2019
Introduction Hello Windows Server folks, Today is a big day, Microsoft just confirmed that Windows Server 2019 is in the oven on high temperature, and […]
Technical Reviewer: Hands-On Networking with Azure @PacktPub @_MWaly #Microsoft #Azure
Introduction Microsoft Azure networking is one of the most valuable and important offerings in Azure. No matter what solution you are building for the cloud, […]
How To Create Bulk Users in #Azure Active Directory with PowerShell #AzureAD #PowerShell #AAD
Introduction Azure Active Directory (AAD) is Microsoft’s multi-tenant, cloud based directory and identity management service. Azure AD combines core directory services, advanced identity governance, and […]
It’s Time to Take Off To The #Microsoft MVP Global Summit 2018 #MVP #MVPSummit #MVPbuzz
So here I go… I’m off to United States of America, Washington, Seattle, Bellevue/Redmond. I’m travelling to attend the best summit, the Microsoft MVP Global […]
Speaking at Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany 2018 #CDCGermany
Introduction I am proud and honored to speak for the first time in one of the biggest Microsoft-centric focused event in Europe. I will be travelling […]
PowerShell One-Liner To Convert Multiple VHD to VHDX #HyperV #PowerShell
Introduction Since the release of Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, Microsoft added a new type and default format of virtual hard disk (VHDX). There […]
How To Change Remote Desktop (RDP) Port With PowerShell #RDP #PowerShell
Introduction As you already know that Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) for Windows listens on Port 3389 by default. However, the Remote Desktop Connection Client for the […]
The First System Center Semi-Annual Channel (SAC), Version 1801 Release Now Available
Introduction You might have heard that Microsoft is switching to Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) model for Windows Server and System Center. You can read all about […]
Updated: Get The List of All VMs in Virtual Machine Manager and Their Virtual Disks #SCVMM #HyperV #PowerShell
Introduction A while ago, I published a PowerShell script that will query System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SC VMM) to get all Virtual Machines including […]
Vembu BDR Suite v3.9.0 is now GA #Vembu #BDR #HyperV @vembutech
Vembu BDR Suite v3.9.0 is now Generally Available and includes Tape Support & Flexible Restores It is highly important that data needs to be backed […]
Removing DPM Disk Storage Volume Crash with Error ID: 917 #DPM #SCDPM
Introduction I was working recently on System Center 2016 Data Protection Manager (SC DPM) that has some free space problems on the Modern Backup Storage (MBS) volume in […]
How To Run Hyper-V PowerShell Cmdlets on PowerShell Core V6.0 #HyperV #PowerShell #PowerShellCore
Introduction For the last ~10 years , Microsoft released Windows PowerShell. On January 10th, 2018, Microsoft delivered PowerShell Core 6.0. Its first PowerShell Core release. PowerShell now comes […]
How To Protect Against Speculative Execution Side-Channel Vulnerabilities (Meltdown & Spectre)
Updated – 1/19/2018 – 9:25am – Added Hyper-V, Guest Virtual Machines information and HPE has revoked the 2.54 BIOS Update! Introduction Happy New Year folks! We started the […]
2017 Year in Review… Goodbye 2017 and Welcome 2018! #HappyNewYear #MVPBuzz
In January, I released my first book! Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V – Second Edition. My First Book Published! Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Cookbook – Second […]
How to Replace a Faulty Disk in Windows Server 2016 Storage Spaces? #StorageSpaces #WS2016 #HyperV
Introduction Physical disks often experience errors of varying severity, from errors that the disk can transparently recover from, without interruption or data loss; to errors […]
Monitor Storage Spaces Direct Health with PowerShell #S2D #WS2016 #PowerShell
Introduction In Windows Server 2016, Microsoft added a new type of storage called Storage Spaces Direct (S2D). S2D enables building a highly available storage systems […]
Passed 70-745 Exam: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter #WS2016 #SDDC #MCSE
Introduction I am so happy and grateful now that… I passed the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert 70-745 Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter on the first attempt! […]
How to Add a Linux Image to Azure Stack in Disconnected Mode #AzureStack #AzureStackDevKit #Linux #Azure
Introduction You have a deployment of Microsoft Azure Stack (MAS). You want to add a Linux image to the Azure Stack Marketplace to make it […]
Installing and Configuring SQL Server Resource Provider into #AzureStack #AzureStackDevKit #PaaS
Introduction Azure Stack can offer Platform as a Service (PaaS) services to users. With the initial release of Azure Stack, Microsoft offers four PaaS-based services: […]
What’s New in System Center Virtual Machine Manager – Preview 1711 #VMM #SCVMM #SysCtr
Introduction You might have heard that Microsoft is switching to Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) model for Windows Server and System Center. You can read all about […]
What’s New in System Center Data Protection Manager – Preview 1711 #DPM #SCDPM #SysCtr
Introduction You might have heard that Microsoft is switching to Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) model for Windows Server and System Center. You can read all about […]
No Available MAC Address for Dynamic Network Adapter in #WindowsServer 2016 #HyperV
Introduction Since Hyper-V inception back in 2008, you can configure a virtual machine to use a dynamic or a static MAC address for any given network […]
Technical Reviewer: Microsoft Official Courseware 20537A – Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with #Microsoft #AzureStack
Hello folks, Over the past few months, I’ve been actively busy working as Technical Reviewer for the Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) 20537A: Configuring and Operating […]
How to Recover a Deleted Storage Account in Azure Stack? #AzureStack #AzureStackDevKit #Azure
Introduction In Azure Stack, you have the option to retain storage accounts after they have been deleted. However, public Azure does not offer this feature. […]
How to Add Windows Server 2016 Image to #AzureStack #AzureStackDevKit #WindowsServer
Hello folks, After installing Azure Stack Development Kit (ASDK) or Azure Stack Integrated Systems, we need to add a default Windows Server 2016 or Linux […]
Download Script for VHD Evaluation for System Center Preview 1711 #SysCtr #SystemCenter
Hello folks, Microsoft is making it’s first Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) release of System Center Preview 1711 available, and the VHDs for testing the preview build […]
Running Microsoft Azure Stack Development Kit at Home #AzureStack #AzureStackDevKit #Azure
Introduction Azure Stack is an extension of Azure, thereby enabling a truly consistent hybrid cloud platform. Consistency removes hybrid cloud complexity, which helps you maximize […]
Update Rollup 4 for System Center 2016 is Now Available #SysCtr #SystemCenter #VMM #DPM
Hello folks, I am glad to share with you that Microsoft just released Update Rollup 4 for System Center 2016. Please find the description for […]
How To Move Backup Storage in DPM 2016 Modern Backup Storage #SCDPM #DPM
Introduction In System Center 2016 Data Protection Manager, the DPM team announced a new backup storage technology called Modern Backup Storage (MBS). MBS helps achieving 50% storage savings using […]
How To Deploy Windows Server 2016 from VHDX on SD Cards with #PowerShell and WinPE #WindowsServer #HyperV
Introduction If you are regularly deploying Windows operating systems, the combination of Microsoft WinPE and Windows PowerShell tools work together to speed up the deployment […]
How To Create a Custom WinPE Boot Image With PowerShell Support #PowerShell #Deploy #WindowsServer
Introduction Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) is a lightweight version of Windows used for the deployment of PCs, workstations, and servers, or troubleshooting an operating […]
What’s New in Hyper-V in Windows Server Version 1709? #HyperV #WindowsServer #Windows10
Updated 27/10/2017: [Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) for Microsoft Edge. Check Windows 10 Fall Creators Update for Hyper-V section at the end of this post]. […]
How To Change The Thumbprint of a Certificate in Microsoft Project #Honolulu @servermgmt #ServerMgmt
Introduction You have deployed the first Technical Preview of Microsoft Project Honolulu in your environment, and you started exploring the new way of managing your servers in […]
Getting Started with Microsoft Project ‘Honolulu’ #SeverMgmt #WS #S2D #HyperV #HCI @servermgmt
Introduction After Microsoft announcement on discontinuing Server Management Tools (SMT) Azure service on June 30, 2017. The server management team at Microsoft was working very […]
How To Migrate Logical Networks from VMM to VMM with PowerShell #VMM #SCVMM #HyperV #PowerShell
Introduction VMM permits us to create logical grouping for all the networks which are involved in the Datacenter configuration. Once you create the logical grouping, […]
Using Volume Mount Points with Modern Backup Storage in DPM 2016 #DPM #MBS #SCDPM #MABS
Introduction With the release of Microsoft System Center 2016 Data Protection Manager (SC DPM), DPM team announced Modern Backup Storage (MBS), delivering 50% storage savings, 3x […]
PowerShell Script for Consistency Check When Replica is Inconsistent #DPM #SCDPM #PowerShell
Introduction System Center Data Protection Manager (SC DPM) has a built-in mechanism to auto-heal if the protected data becomes inconsistent with its replica. This feature is known as […]
How to Restore Files and Folders From Azure Linux VM using #AzureBackup #Linux #Azure @AzureBackup
Instant File Recovery from Azure VM – image credit: Microsoft Introduction Azure Backup is the Azure based service you can use to backup and restore […]
Azure Backup Server Registration Failed to Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Vault #Azure #AzureBackup #MABS
Updated 26/08/2017: [Please note that if you currently delete the Management Azure Backup Server from Azure Portal, all the Cloud Recovery Points will be deleted […]
Volume Size Mismatch After Extending MBS Volume in DPM #WS2016 #REFS #DPM #SCDPM
Recently I was working on System Center 2016 Data Protection Manager (DPM) that has some free space problems on the Modern Backup Storage (MBS) volume in Windows Server 2016. […]
How To Enable Guest Virtual Secure Mode in Windows Server 2016 #HyperV #WS2016
Introduction In Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft introduced a new feature called Virtual Secure Mode (VSM). VSM is what enables feature like Device Guard […]
Microsoft MVP 2017-2018 – Cloud and Datacenter Management #MVPbuzz #Proud #Microsoft #MVP @MVPAward
Another year already passed… Just received the Microsoft MVP Award for Cloud and Datacenter Management signed by Mr. Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft). Being an October […]
Running Storage Spaces Direct on HPE ProLiant Micro Servers #S2D #HyperV #WS2016
Warning! This article is written for lab and demo purposes, it’s not supported to be used in production and is neither supported by Microsoft, HPE […]
Microsoft Azure Stack is now Generally Available #AzureStack #Azure #Microsoft #DevOps
Introduction The moment that we all have waited for Azure Stack launch! Microsoft just announced the release of Azure Stack at the Microsoft Inspire partner event in Washington […]
My Second Book is Published! Getting Started with Nano Server #WS2016 #NanoServer #NanoLove
Hello folks, After a successful release of my first book Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Cookbook – Second Edition, I am delighted to announce that my second book is published as well. […]
New! Azure Backup Rich Reporting Using Azure PowerBI #AzureBackup #Azure #PowerBI
The Azure Backup team just released Azure Backup reporting using Azure PowerBI. This new rich reporting capabilities is in Preview right now and is targeting Azure […]
How to Create a Multi-Resilient Volume with ReFS on Standalone Server in Windows Server 2016? #WS2016 #HyperV #StorageSpaces
Introduction A while ago, I wrote a blog post on how to create a Two-way Mirror Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012 R2. In Windows […]