Previously, we compared the performance of NVMe-oF Initiators for Linux and Windows. Time to try that again with an updated StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator for Windows.
Read the article by Volodymyr Khrystenko, a StarWind Solution Architect, for a comprehensive benchmark of Linux NVMe-oF Initiator and StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator for Windows over RDMA and TCP.
U-Link College, a China-based high school, was using two Hyper-V hosts to host its virtual machines (VMs) but experienced a significant outage when one of the hosts failed due to hardware issues. The institution required a shared storage solution to achieve high availability (HA) and fault tolerance and cut its maintenance costs. Using StarWind Virtual SAN (vSAN), U-Link College implements a 2-node hyperconverged cluster, ensures operation flawlessness, and saves at least the cost of a single node, which is around $20,000.
You can read about how StarWind could do the same for your company by following this link.
As demand grows, Microsoft engineers keep enhancing and developing their cloud solutions so that they fulfill the needs of the hybrid workforce. Windows 365 Boot is an enhancement to Windows 11 that allows users to log into their Windows 365 Cloud PC directly, bypassing Windows UI.
Read the article by Brandon Lee, an IT consultant, to find out how to deploy Windows 365 Boot, a cloud solution providing desktop resources for the hybrid workforce.
The Reynolds Company, a U.S.-based adhesives and coatings manufacturer, faced a challenge when a split-brain incident disrupted its production environment. The company was looking for a solution to guarantee system reliability and ensure data safety without locking to specific vendors' hardware. Using StarWind Virtual SAN’s (vSAN) active-active replication feature, The Reynolds Company creates a high availability cluster and ensures uninterrupted uptime and data integrity in the industrial automation and electrical domain.
Read how StarWind could do the same for you.
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the benefits, features, costs, and performance characteristics of SAN and Software-Defined Storage.
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.
Read the article by Paolo Valsecchi, a System Engineer, to find out how to create a new writable App Volumes template of optional size.
Considering between oVirt and VMware vSphere 8.0 for your company’s IT infrastructure? Check out the recording of our recent webinar to learn more about the architecture, licensing, support, features, storage options, and infrastructure management of both virtualization platforms
ProPortion Foods, a U.S.-based food distribution company, had issues with expensive aging HPE MSA SAN maintenance and product updating. The company required a “ready-to-go” deployment solution to address the issues, all at a reasonable price. Using StarWind Virtual SAN (vSAN), ProPortion Foods implements HPE servers running a StarWind software-defined storage stack, achieves a significant reduction of up to 80% in warranty costs, and simplifies product updating.
Read how StarWind could do the same for you.
BalenaEtcher is here to revolutionize the way you create bootable media. Whether you're a Linux lover, an iOS aficionado, or a Windows enthusiast, this versatile tool has got you covered.
Read the newest article by virtualization expert Vladan Seget for StarWind and enjoy a hassle-free image flashing process.
Innotech Windows + Doors, a Canadian manufacturer in the windows and doors industry, faced challenges with their infrastructure as their individual Windows Hyper-V servers lacked load balancing and automatic failover capabilities, hindering data redundancy. Additionally, traditional SAN architecture was cost-prohibitive for their medium-sized business, limiting their options for achieving high availability. Implementing StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), Innotech Windows + Doors consolidate their storage resources, address data redundancy and high availability challenges, and achieve up to 80% reduction in IT total cost of ownership (TCO).
Microsoft SQL Server is the backbone of many businesses, but when it comes to high availability, which path should you take: Always On availability groups (AG) or Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)?
Equip yourself with the knowledge of AG and FCI features, benefits, and limitations from our latest article by Orest Lesyuk, StarWind Solutions Engineer, to make an informed decision for your business continuity.
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BLDD Architects, a U.S. company operating in the field of architectural and structural design, faced challenges with its existing EMC SAN infrastructure, experiencing poor performance, difficult maintenance, and high financial costs. Using StarWind Virtual SAN (vSAN), BLDD Architects builds a failure-free hyperconverged IT infrastructure and achieves streamlined operations, enhanced project delivery, and exceptional client satisfaction.
Microsoft recently introduced the Direct Onboarding feature for Defender for Endpoint, which simplifies its usage by eliminating the need for Azure Arc. This feature is actually a big deal for hybrid environments, essential in today's cloud-centric infrastructure.
Read the article by Brandon Lee, an IT Consultant, to learn more about Direct Onboarding for Defender for Endpoint.
Everybody knows that SSL certificates are a must-have for every safe network. However, anybody who has ever worked with ESXi hosts has sometimes had to deal with untrusted certificates, which can become quite tedious. Fortunately, there is a sure fix.
Read the article by Kevin Soltow, a Storage Consultant, on replacing your default ESXi SSL certificate with a self-signed certificate.
Schneider Packaging Equipment, a U.S.-based packaging and containers manufacturing company, encountered challenges in its IT infrastructure, including excessive hardware requirements, high maintenance costs, and limited performance. By implementing a virtualization stack with StarWind Virtual SAN (vSAN), Schneider Packaging Equipment significantly reduces hardware footprint, minimizes costs, ensures high performance, and drives operational efficiency.
VMware Skyline Health Diagnostics 4.0 is the ace up your sleeve for hassle-free monitoring & troubleshooting of VMware infrastructures. With its proactive support and comprehensive health checks, you'll be always one step ahead in providing reliability for your VMware virtualized environment.
Learn more from the newest article by virtualization expert Vladan Seget for StarWind.
Connect it Networks, a Canadian telecommunications company, faced limitations in its IT infrastructure, hindering efficient service delivery. With the implementation of StarWind Virtual SAN (vSAN), Connect it Networks transforms it's IT infrastructure improving hardware resource utilization and performance.
Struggling with non-redundant servers and limited storage options, GCL Diesel, a Canadian diesel service company, faced challenges in optimizing its IT infrastructure without exceeding its SMB budget. By implementing a StarWind Virtual SAN (vSAN) based failover cluster, the company achieves cost-effective fault tolerance, enhances performance, ensures uninterrupted operations, and stays within its budget.
Every admin knows that manual infrastructure maintenance is a major headache. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to remedy that using PowerShell automation.
Read the article by Dmitriy Dolgiy, a Storage Consultant, about creating a function in Windows PowerShell and saving it as a module.