Network Pro Wisconsin Inc., a U.S.-based managed IT services provider (MSP), struggled with an obsolete and slow external drive array in its VMware ESXi-based IT infrastructure, which caused performance bottlenecks and reliability issues. Replacing the external drive array with another similar setup would not address the core performance problems, so the company needed a modern and efficient solution to revamp its IT infrastructure. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Network Pro Wisconsin Inc. replaces its outdated external drive array with high-performance, internally attached SSD drives, significantly boosts performance and reliability, reduces maintenance costs, and achieves 24/7 business operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/7c

Microsoft ’s new checkpoint cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Server 2025 bring a different approach to system updates. These smaller, incremental updates focus on reducing file sizes and speeding up installation times, making life easier for IT admins.
Dive into the details in our latest article by Brandon Lee, a virtualization expert, for StarWind to see how it works. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/79

DevMecca, a US-based software development company, faced significant challenges with its existing non-virtualized IT infrastructure, which was costly to maintain. Despite a substantial investment in new hardware for virtualization using Microsoft Hyper-V, DevMecca faced critical downtime due to a persistent bug in Microsoft's Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) and Cluster-Aware Updating (CAU). So, DevMecca realized the need for a more reliable solution that could ensure business continuity. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (SAN), DevMecca expanded its virtual capacity by 50%, moving beyond the limitations of Microsoft S2D and achieving redundancy and business continuity. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/76

Running your VMs on the right node in a Microsoft S2D cluster could be the key to unlocking better performance. In our latest piece by Volodymyr Khrystenko, a StarWind Solution Architect, we investigate the impact of file system redirection on I/O paths and storage performance. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/73

BLDD Architects, a US-based architectural and structural design company, was struggling to maintain an aging and costly EMC SAN infrastructure that was unable to run mission-critical apps smoothly. It required a storage solution that could provide the necessary performance without additional costs and complexity. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), BLDD Architects creates a cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure that meets its needs, boosts productivity, and cuts its IT operational expenses (OpEx). Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/70

Did you know you can store Horizon 8 event logs on PostgreSQL using Linux Ubuntu? It’s a great way to reduce costs by avoiding Windows licenses while maintaining high performance.
Check out our latest step-by-step guide by Paolo Valsecchi, a System Engineer, for StarWind to learn how to get started. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6U

Geyma Sistemas de Informacion SL, a Spanish IT & services provider, had an outdated IT infrastructure, struggling to meet the demands of modern virtualization and cloud environments and leading to concerns about reliability, performance, and high availability (HA). The company needed a solution that could modernize its IT environment to support its virtualization, cloud, and security services effectively. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Geyma Sistemas de Informacion SL creates an HA IT infrastructure, reduces operational costs, and increases business efficiency in delivering services to its clients. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6R

Are you prepared to handle a data breach? Our new article by Daryna Havrada, StarWind Technical Support Engineer, dives into some of the most common types, such as malware, ransomware, and phishing, and provides you with actionable tips on how to prevent them. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6O

Sutton Group of Companies, operating in the footwear industry and logistics, struggled with a complex and space-consuming traditional SAN setup that failed to deliver the desired level of performance. They sought a more streamlined, high-performing solution that could meet their needs without the complexity of their existing SAN. By implementing StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), Sutton Group of Companies builds a hyperconverged IT infrastructure, moves to an all-flash storage system, and minimizes physical space requirements, thus improving its logistics operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6L

The new vSphere 8.0 Update 3 introduces Memory Tiering over NVMe in tech preview. This feature allows you to increase memory capacity using NVMe devices, optimizing performance and reducing costs.
Discover how to configure it in the new article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6I

TFS Buying Ltd, a UK-based retail company, faced significant risks to business continuity due to reliance on a single SQL database server without a backup. The need for a robust, cost-efficient backup system was critical to ensure the seamless operation of the company's IT infrastructure. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), TFS Buying Ltd establishes an SQL failover cluster that replicates data between two server rooms, ensures data availability and system reliability, and saves £60k on initial costs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6F

We’re back with Part 2 of our HCI comparison series by Volodymyr Khrystenko, a StarWind Solution Architect, focusing on NVMe over RDMA performance in HyperV environments. Discover how StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) stack up in real-world scenarios, check out the performance results, and see which one stands out in high-performance storage. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6A

Double Fine Productions, a US-based IT & Services company, was struggling with its DAS and VMware ESXi infrastructure, which severely limited performance and prolonged restore times. They needed a resilient and high-performing IT infrastructure for efficient operations. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Double Fine Productions achieves faster server performance, efficient load balancing, and quicker backups, thus ensuring uninterrupted game development operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6u

Want to make the most of your Proxmox VE? Learn how to configure a Ceph storage with our comprehensive guide by Paolo Valsecchi, a System Engineer, for StarWind. This free, open-source solution can greatly improve your system’s resilience and scalability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6o

Prime Advisors, Inc., a US-based investment management firm, was struggling with an aging and costly SAN-based storage system. The firm needed a solution that would not only reduce costs but also provide more flexibility in managing its infrastructure to align with evolving business needs. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Prime Advisors, Inc. consolidates the compute and storage environment, increases storage flexibility, reduces maintenance windows, and cuts its IT operational expenses (OPEX). Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6r

A failed VM doesn’t have to mean lost data. Explore 5 methods to access and recover the data stored in a VMDK file, using both built-in VMware tools and third-party solutions, from our new article by Kevin Soltow, a Storage Consultant, for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6l

Flagler County Schools, a Florida-based educational institution, faced budgetary constraints with its Nutanix infrastructure. With a limited budget, it was essential to find a more cost-effective solution without compromising performance. By implementing StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), Flagler County Schools move to hyperconvergence, ensure the high infrastructure performance and reliability required to support their faculty and students, and facilitate better resource allocation for school-wide improvements. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6i

Are your MDM policies taking too long to update? Microsoft has introduced Config Refresh, a feature that lets you refresh policies more frequently, bringing it closer to the performance of Group Policy. Discover in the new article by Brandon Lee, an IT Consultant, for StarWind, how this can streamline your cloud management. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6f

RAL Space, a British space research institution, relied on a traditional SAN-based vSphere cluster infrastructure, which posed single points of failure and the need for manual failover during issues. It required a cost-effective and scalable shared storage solution to improve infrastructure performance and operational efficiency. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), RAL Space deploys a 3-node stretched cluster with automatic high availability (HA), eliminates single points of failure and manual intervention, and significantly improves reliability and scalability, thus ensuring the continuity of its ongoing research projects. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/6c

Wadebridge School, an England-based educational institution, faced significant issues with an obsolete and costly HP LeftHand P4000 Virtual SAN Appliance that had no room for storage expansion. The school required a cost-effective and efficient solution that wouldn't disrupt ongoing operations. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Wadebridge School adds needed storage capacity, and provides a more stable, manageable, and scalable storage infrastructure, thus ensuring the continuity of its educational projects. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/69