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Paolo Valsecchi
Paolo Valsecchi
A virtualization technology professional, System Engineer, VCP-DCV, vExpert, VMCE, Veeam Vanguard, and author of the virtualization blog nolabnoparty.com
  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • November 30, 2023
  • 5 min to read

Upgrade the Kemp LoadMaster in HA mode

Looking to upgrade Kemp LoadMaster in a High Availability (HA) mode? Our guide is focused on simplicity and practicality.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • June 22, 2023
  • 9 min to read

App Volumes: create and size a new writable template

The VMware App Volumes is already a tremendous way to simplify the application delivery process. Nevertheless, the default disk size of 10GB is often not enough for a production environment.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • March 7, 2023
  • 8 min to read

Veeam: how to backup ZFS File System

Backing up data from ZFS to Veeam requires an individual approach. Since ZFS is not supported by snapshot-based backup, you will need a workaround. Veeam Agent for Linux will help you. However, there is a number of steps you need to follow in order to configure the process successfully. 

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • December 20, 2022
  • 12 min to read

Join a Linux VM to Active Directory using SSSD

It is recommended to use SSSD (System Security Services Daemon) as the authentication method of choice for joining Linux VMs (in the newer OS versions) to Active Directory. SSSD allows you to connect local systems to external ones, as well as access remote directories and authentication mechanisms safely.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • November 15, 2022
  • 10 min to read

Veeam v11 backup to Google Cloud Storage

Veeam Backup & Recovery v11 now includes the option to backup data to Google Cloud Storage. This provides more flexibility to users who wish to choose Google over Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or other public cloud vendors. Such a feature offers further user-friendliness while still abiding by the 3-2-1 backup rule.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • August 11, 2022
  • 11 min to read

Migrate Root CA to a new server

For Windows Server users, it’s necessary to run a current OS version to enjoy relevant support from Microsoft. However, some users, for one reason or another, may choose to run an obsolete WS version on a server. In this care, you will need to migrate your Root Certificate Authority (CA) to a newer WS version on a new server to assure everything works properly.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • April 5, 2022
  • 6 min to read

VMware DEM configure default applications

VMware Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) is used to manage profile settings for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) users. The tool is designed for VMware Horizon and has a wide range of functions, among which there’s a handy ability to retain customizations and files of a user in their VD profile while storing them in a File Server.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • October 28, 2021
  • 7 min to read

Decommission ADFS Office 365 After Migrating to Azure AD

If you’ve switched to Active Directory (AD) authentication, you’ll need to decommission AD Federation Services (ADFS) Office 365. You’ll need to do that because Microsoft Office 365 identity platform is no longer usable after that migration. It’s not a complicated procedure but you have to execute it properly to avoid conflict.

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • August 19, 2021
  • 6 min to read

VMware UAG: configure Azure MFA (SAML)

VMware users will be glad to hear that the latest Unified Access Gateway (UAG) versions provide the SAML-based multifactor authentication feature. Now, find out how to make your whole authentication process more protected with the solutions such as Azure MFA!

  • Paolo Valsecchi
    Paolo Valsecchi
  • June 1, 2021
  • 8 min to read

Migrating a Citrix XenServer VM to VMware

StarWind V2V Converter / P2V Migrator is a convenient tool for converting and cloning physical machines, virtual disks, and VMs across various scenarios (P2V / V2V / P2C / V2C / C2C). The software solution is free and compatible with all industry-standard hypervisors, like VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Xen Project, and KVM.