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Articles Windows Windows Server

Evolution of SSL/TLS Protocols & Disabling TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 on Windows Servers while Enabling TLS 1.2

History of SSL/TLS

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are cryptographic protocols used to secure communication over the internet. They are similar but distinct security protocols and are often collectively referred to as “SSL/TLS.”

1.SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): ...  READ MORE ❯❯❯

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Articles Backups SQL

How many types of backups can be taken in SQL Server?

In SQL Server, backups are typically taken in four different types:

  1. Full Backup
  2. Differential Backup
  3. Transaction Log Backup
  4. File or Filegroup Backup

Let’s delve into the details of each type of backup in SQL Server: ...  READ MORE ❯❯❯

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Articles Azure Windows

What is Azure CLI? How to use?

Azure Command-Line Interface (Azure CLI) is a command-line tool used for managing Microsoft Azure, the cloud service platform by Microsoft. Azure CLI is employed to create, configure, manage, and monitor Azure resources. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Key features of Azure CLI include:
1. Cross-Platform Support: Azure CLI can be used on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
2. Azure Resource Management: Azure CLI facilitates the management of resources supported by Azure Resource Manager (ARM). This encompasses virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, application services, and many other Azure resources.
3. Command-Line Interface: Azure CLI operates as a tool in the command line, making it suitable for automation and scripting tasks utilized by software developers and system administrators. ...  READ MORE ❯❯❯

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Articles Windows Server

Installation of ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) on Windows Server

ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana Stack) is a data analysis and visualization platform where ElasticsearchLogstash, and Kibana are brought together. These three open-source components are used collectively to gather, process, analyze, and visualize unstructured data. ELK Stack offers a powerful toolkit for organizations aiming to effectively work with large datasets.

Here are the fundamental components of ELK Stack: ...  READ MORE ❯❯❯

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Articles Backups SQL Windows Server

How to Perform a Database Copy in SQL Server

Copying databases can often be quite useful, but knowing how to do it is crucial. In SQL Server, an easy way to copy a database is to use the “Database Copy Wizard.” Here’s how to do it using this wizard:

  1. First, open the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) application and connect to your SQL Server.

You can access the article where I previously explained the installation process from here...  READ MORE ❯❯❯