Setting up your first Ubuntu Server might seem overwhelming, but it’s a straightforward process when broken down into manageable steps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything from choosing the right version of Ubuntu Server to installing and configuring it for the first time. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully … Read more
Ubuntu Server is one of the most popular Linux-based operating systems for servers. Whether you’re hosting a website, running a database, or deploying containers, Ubuntu Server provides a powerful, reliable, and flexible platform to fit your needs. In this introductory article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get started with Ubuntu Server, including … Read more
When enabling Azure Disk Encryption for your Virtual Machine (VM), you may encounter the following error: JSON’code’: ‘VMExtensionProvisioningError’, ‘message’: ‘VM has reported a failure when processing extension ‘AzureDiskEncryption’ (publisher ‘Microsoft.Azure.Security’ and type ‘AzureDiskEncryption’). Error message: ‘[2.5.0.3] Failed to enable Azure Disk Encryption on the VM with the following exception details:\n Microsoft.Cis.Security.BitLocker.BitlockerIaasVMExtension.BitlockerFailedToSendEncryptionSettingsException: The fault reason was: ‘0xc142506f RUNTIME_E_KEYVAULT_SECRET_WRAP_WITH_KEK_FAILED … Read more
When migrating virtual machines (VMs) from VMware to Azure, one critical step often overlooked is uninstalling VMware Tools before the migration. If VMware Tools is not removed prior to migration, using standard uninstallation methods after the VM is already on Azure may fail. This can result in leftover services, files, and drivers that interfere with … Read more
Accessing Azure File Shares can sometimes result in errors, especially when using the mount script copied from the Azure Portal. A common issue is the “Access Denied” error, which may occur when configuring Azure Files as part of an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment. This guide explores the root cause of the issue and provides a resolution, comparing the Net … Read more
If you’re trying to install Windows 11 on your MSI laptop but your NVMe drive isn’t being recognized, you’re not alone. Many users face this issue due to the Intel VMD (Volume Management Device) controller, which requires specific drivers to detect NVMe SSDs. While disabling the VMD controller in the BIOS might seem like the … Read more
Introduction Ever wondered how to find files in a directory that haven’t been touched in ages? Whether you’re cleaning up old files, archiving data, or checking for stale files, Linux’s find command is your go-to solution. In this tip, we’ll show you how to list files by their age in Linux using a simple yet powerful command. … Read more
Introduction Deploying DeepSeek-R1 on Windows allows you to leverage powerful AI capabilities locally, enabling tasks like logical reasoning, text generation, and data analysis. This guide walks you through the entire process, from installing necessary tools to hosting a local AI server. Whether you’re building a private knowledge base or testing AI models, this step-by-step tutorial … Read more
When migrating virtual machines (VMs) to Azure, some users have reported seeing only half of the expected vCPUs in Task Manager, despite the hardware and device manager showing the correct number of CPUs. This article explains the root cause of the issue and provides a step-by-step solution that has been successfully implemented. Issue Overview After migrating … Read more
Daylight Savings Time (DST) is a system designed to adjust clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to maximize daylight usage and then revert back to standard time during colder months. While most modern operating systems handle DST transitions automatically, the way these adjustments are managed differs between Windows and Linux. This article explores … Read more