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
If you’ve ever tried copying text from OneNote only to find that an image is pasted instead of plain text, you’re not alone. This common issue stems from how OneNote handles clipboard data, and the behavior can vary depending on the application where you paste the content. In this article, we’ll explore why this happens … 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
Deploy Azure OpenAI GPT-4o and Integrate with NextChat or ChatBox Clients: Build Your Personal AI Companion Azure OpenAI GPT-4o is a powerful generative AI model that enables intelligent conversational applications. By integrating GPT-4o with NextChat Client or ChatBox Client, you can transform your Windows PC into a gateway for seamless interactions with AI. These clients provide a polished, … 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
Introduction Managing Azure Storage Accounts often involves scenarios where you need to move them between regions, resource groups, subscriptions, or tenants. While Azure provides robust tools for resource management, moving a Storage Account is not always straightforward and depends on the specific scenario. In this article, we’ll break down the key scenarios, solutions, and common … Read more
DeepSeek-R1 is a high-performance AI model designed for tasks such as chatbots, document summarization, and creative writing. Deploying this model requires significant computing resources, and Azure provides an ideal platform for scalable, cost-efficient, and secure deployment. This article explores how to deploy DeepSeek-R1 using Azure AI Foundry and integrate it with Chatbox for seamless client-side interaction. Why Deploy DeepSeek-R1 … Read more
Introduction Hardening data plane access for a storage account is a common practice to enhance security. However, when using Azure resources with virtual network (VNET) integration or accessing storage endpoints from private IPs or other tenants, authorization errors can occur if the source is not properly whitelisted. This article explores common scenarios that lead to … 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