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Fix Windows Server 2022 (2019) Recovery partition to prevent C drive extend volume issues

When you try to extend the C drive from the Disk Manager tool but the Extend volume greys out, that’s because the recovery partition prevents the C drive from extending the volume.

How to upgrade Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 to v7a

Veeam released version of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 7a on December 5, 2023. The Cumulative patches contain Veeam Backup and replication v12.1 compatibility and the ability to set email notifications with Google and M365 accounts in Veeam Explorers.

How to Upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication with Hardened Repository to v12.1

Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1 is the newer build of version 12, and the major new features and enhancements were added in Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1. e.g. Detect and identify cyber threats, Respond and recover faster from malware, Ensure security and compliance, Veeam App for ServiceNow, Backup of object storage, Veeam CDP enhancements, Veeam AI Assistant, etc.

Restore VM Files at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

You can restore VM files (XML, VMCX, VMRS, VMGS, VHD, VHDX) if they become corrupted. This option is an excellent alternative to restoring the entire VM. You can only restore a single VM file.

How to configure the Client Access Namespaces for Exchange 2019 Server

Configuring the client access namespaces ensures clients can connect to Exchange Server 2019 using the correct URLs for each service. They help to ensure a smooth user experience and avoid issues such as certificate errors and connection failures.

Secure Restore the Entire VM to the New Location at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

Existing jobs do not need to be updated that process the original/recovered VMs if you restore them to the same host and choose to preserve VM UUIDs. If you configure restore differently and want to process the recovered VMs, you must edit existing jobs or create new ones.

How to Configure the Autodiscover Services Connection Point (SCP) for Exchange 2019 Server

The Autodiscover service connection point (SCP) provides information to domain-joined Outlook clients on connecting to the Autodiscover service for automatic client configuration.

How to restore the Entire VM to the Original Location with Secure Restore at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

If the original VM fails, you can use Veeam Backup & Replication to restore an entire VM from a backup file to the most recent state or a previous point.

How to Install SSL Certificate for Exchange Server 2019

We can reuse the existing SSL certificate for the new Exchange 2019 server. 1. Login to the Exchange 2016 Server. 2. Open Exchange Management Shell as an administrator. 3. Run… Read more »

How to Install Exchange Server 2019 Mailbox Role server

The Exchange Server 2019 Mailbox role server manages mailbox databases, which store user mailboxes and public folders. It also manages message transport and performs functions like filtering, antivirus and antispam protection, and content indexing.

How to prepare Active Directory for deployment Exchange Server 2019

Preparing Active Directory for Exchange Server 2019 involves several important steps to ensure your organization’s environment is ready to support Exchange Server.

How to failback to the specified location of the Production Site at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

For the Failback to the specified location, Veeam Backup & Replication must transfer the entire VM data, including its configuration and virtual disc content. Choose this option if you cannot use the original VM or restore it from a backup.

How to failback to the original virtual machine restored in a different location at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

Because Veeam Backup & Replication only needs to transfer differences between the original/recovered VM and VM replica, the failback to the original virtual machine restored in a different location option helps reduce recovery time and network traffic.

How to failback to the original virtual machine of the Production Site at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

Failback is returning operations to the primary site after a disaster recovery event. It reverses the failover process by replicating any changes made to the virtual machine during the Failover state back to the primary site and then redirecting users and applications back to the primary site.

How to Plan Failover virtual machine to Disaster Recover Site at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

Planned failover is the smooth manual switching from a primary VM to its replica with minor downtime. Planned failover is proper when you know primary VMs are planning to go offline, and you need to switch the workload from the original VMs to their replicas as soon as possible. For example, you can use planned failover to perform data center migration, maintenance, or software upgrades on primary VMs. You can also perform planned failover if you see signs of an impending disaster.

How to fix installing Microsoft Entra Connect V2 (Azure AD Connect V2) error code 2503, 2502

When you try to install the Microsoft Entra Connect V2 (Azure AD Connect V2) and it happens the installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. The error code is 2503 and 2502.

How to undo failover the virtual machine to Production Site at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

One method for completing failover is to use failover undo. When you undo failover, you return to the original VM from a VM replica. When a virtual machine replica is in the Failover state, Veeam Backup & Replication discards all changes made to the replica. This is because the Failover state is intended to be a temporary state used to restore the virtual machine to operation quickly in the event of a disaster.

How to Failover Virtual Machine to Disaster Recovery Site at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

Failing over a virtual machine to a disaster recovery site involves replicating the virtual machine and its data to the disaster recovery site and then activating the replicated copy in the event of a disaster or other disruptive event that renders the original virtual machine unavailable.