Finally, StarWind Virtual Storage Appliance is available on Linux allowing you to save costs on Windows licensing. Being hypervisor-agnostic, StarWind VSA easily integrates into any IT infrastructure as a fully pre-configured virtual machine ready for deployment and operation. It simply installs in any existing environment requiring no specialized SAN skills and is managed using StarWind Web console or thick client allowing to control the entire storage infrastructure from a centralized console.
Join our Tap Room Meeting on April 27 11 am PT / 2 pm ET to see all benefits of the StarWind Linux-based VSA.
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Best posts made by Oksana
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Meet StarWind Virtual Storage Appliance on Linux
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Deploying a 2-node StarWind VSAN Free for VMware ESXi 6.5
StarWind Virtual SAN Free allows deploying a 2-node cluster providing a highly available storage for your virtual machines to Hyper-V or ESXi hypervisor for free. When deploying multi VSAN Free nodes, the data is synchronized across the network between the nodes. StarWind VSAN Free can be deployed in a hyperconverged model where VSAN Free is installed on hypervisor nodes or in a disaggregated model with separated compute and storage resources. StarWind VSAN Free management capabilities include PowerShell, with StarWind Management console available as a 30-day trial.Read the full article by Romain Serre, a Senior Consultant at Lyon to learn how to deploy a 2-node StarWind VSAN Free for VMware ESXi 6.5 on Windows Server 2016 Core Edition.
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StarWind brings its software defined storage to Linux
StarWind gets closer to Linux users by providing them with special Linux-based Virtual Storage Appliance version combining the underlying OS and preinstalled StarWind Virtual SAN, allowing to save money on Windows Licensing when it’s unnecessary.
StarWind VSA is compatible with any hypervisor, be it Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Xen or KVM and can be managed via a Web Management Console while additionally containing a StarWind vCenter plugin allowing to manage the product directly from vCenter Server.Read the full article by Vladan Seget, IT and Virtualization consultant to learn more about StarWind Virtual SAN on Linux
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Comparing SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AGs) and Basic Availability Groups (BAGs): Cost and Features
AlwaysOn Basic Availability Groups (BAG) supported in SQL Server Standard Edition and AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AG) introduced in SQL Server Enterprise Edition were designed to create a replicated environment with improved failover capabilities. However, the two types provide different capabilities while also requiring different licensing costs.
Read the full article by Shashank Singh, Microsoft MVP, and SQL Server Architect to learn more about BAG and AG cost and functionality differences.
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Migrating VMs becomes a piece of cake with a proper Virtual Machine Converter
Migrating your VMs from one hypervisor to another may be quite a complicated task if there’s no decent virtual machine converter at hand. Fortunately, there are various V2V tools allowing to turn this process into a simple thing. But, when choosing a V2V converter, there are several factors you should take into consideration.Read the full article to learn how to choose a V2V converter that will become a perfect fit for your needs.
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RE: Managing Hyper-V
StarWind is currently working on the new product - a flexible and customizable web-based platform which will allow users get the full control over their IT infrastructures from a single HTML5 graphical interface including S2D, Failover Clustering and Hyper-V. More information to be found in a nearby thread: https://mangolassi.it/topic/14114/help-starwind-to-pick-the-name-for-the-upcoming-product
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Build a highly fault-tolerant IT infrastructure with StarWind HyperConverged Appliance
StarWind HyperConverged Appliance utilizes Local Reconstruction Codes, Replication, and Grid Architecture to provide an ultimate fault tolerance rate while delivering sustained high performance. With StarWind HCA, the whole infrastructure remains operational even after multiple disk or node failures. In case a failure occurs, applications are automatically recovered to working cluster disks or nodes, allowing to easily withstand a failure of more than 50% of the cluster nodes.Watch our video to learn how to get uncompromised resiliency with StarWind HCA
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Using Powershell for Hyper-V VMs Automatic Deployment in Windows Server 2016
With PowerShell, automatic deployment of Hyper-V VMs in Windows Server 2016 becomes a piece of cake
No doubts, commercial software for automatic VM deployment is great, but it may be too expensive comparing to the goals that need to be achieved. That’s where PowerShell kicks in. With PowerShell commands, the creation and configuration of Hyper-V virtual machines in Windows Server 2016 become a fairly simple thing. But, what is more important, you can create a script which deploys VMs of the same configuration automatically.Read the full article by Boris Yurchenko, a Support Engineer at StarWind, to learn how to automate your VMs deployment with PowerShell in Windows Server 2016.
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S stands for security. Find out which certificate ensures the connection safety.
Installing an HTTPS certificate is just a tip of the iceberg. This certificate has a huge number of options that usually are hidden deep inside config files. Actually, these tiny details allow distinguishing a site that can be rendered vulnerable via HTTPS downgrade attack and the one that is really secure.Read the full article by Gary Williams, a virtualization, storage, and Windows systems administrator, to achieve the highest security.
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StarWind reveals new backup storage technology at Storage Field Day 15
StarWind team will take the floor at Storage Field Day 15 to reveal new awesome backup storage technologies: Virtual Tape Library with Cloud and Object storage and backed by ProActive Support! Our speaking slot is the first in line: March 9, 8-10 am PT, don’t miss it!For Livestream, go to https://www.facebook.com/TechFieldDay/ or watch on http://techfieldday.com/, Livestream.com - includes the entire event.
Latest posts made by Oksana
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StarWind Success Story: Reduce your datacenter footprint with StarWind
CSL Ships, a Canadian marine company, maintained a classic SAN infrastructure across multiple datacenters which resulted in high costs, prolonged issue resolution times, and operational inefficiencies. The company required an affordable hyperconverged solution with remote monitoring and support to address its challenges. By deploying StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), CSL Ships creates a hyperconverged IT infrastructure and reduces its datacenter footprint from 25 to just 4 units per datacenter, resulting in space savings and improved efficiency. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/20
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Getting Git Submodules to Work in Azure DevOps: Insights and Solutions
Unlock the potential of Git submodules in Azure DevOps pipelines! Explore the journey of overcoming challenges and achieving seamless integration in private repositories.
Dive into the new article by Didier Van Hoye, a Microsoft MVP, for StarWind for expert tips and tricks. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1X -
StarWind Success Story: Build a hyperconverged IT infrastructure with StarWind
CShaheen Tech LLC, a U.S.-based IT & Services provider, faced the challenge of manual nightly virtual machine (VM) replication and non-automatic failover, compounded by the lack of effective shared storage functionality in Windows. The company required a cost-efficient shared storage solution that could effectively utilize existing hardware resources to enhance reliability. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), CShaheen Tech LLC creates a hyperconverged IT infrastructure and automates failover and redundancy, thus achieving seamless operation and increasing business efficiency. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1U
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Empower Your SOC Team with AI: Discover VMware's Project Cypress
VMware introduces Project Cypress, integrating AI for network vulnerability detection.
Learn in the new article by Alex Samoylenko, an expert in virtualization technology, for StarWind how it aids Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts in navigating threat landscapes and prioritizing actions effectively. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1R -
Seamlessly scale storage capacity with StarWind VSAN
U Bank, a Pakistan-based banking institution, grappled with the challenge of limited scalability in its VMware infrastructure, hindering seamless expansion to accommodate the company's rapid growth and jeopardizing overall IT efficiency. The institution required a scalable and cost-effective storage solution to address the limitations of its non-expandable SAN storage. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), U Bank seamlessly scales its storage capacity without the need for additional hardware, attains a remarkable 100% return on investment (ROI), and achieves swift adaptability to business growth. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1O
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Software vs. Hardware RAID - Which One Better Fits Your Needs?
Curious about RAID types? Learn the ins and outs of software and hardware RAID setups in our latest article by Daryna Havrada, StarWind Technical Support Engineer. Discover the technical differences and find out which one suits your needs best. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1L
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StarWind Success Story: Centralize storage around StarWind Virtual SAN
Intellegens Inc., a US managed IT services provider (MSP), lacked centralized enterprise storage, which led to performance issues, latency, and unnecessary complexity as the infrastructure expanded. As an SMB, the company required cost-effective shared storage to address its infrastructure challenges. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Intellegens Inc. centralizes its storage, achieves enterprise-class infrastructure performance, and significantly reduces hardware and licensing costs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1I
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Enable Cloud Storage for IBM i System Line: A Detailed Guide
Looking to enhance your backup strategy for IBM i systems? Explore the latest Part 3 of our article series by Orest Lesyuk, StarWind Solutions Engineer, on implementing the replication of IBM i backups to the cloud storage with StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL).
Learn practical tips and insights to streamline your backup process while ensuring data security. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1F -
StarWind Success Story: Build a hyperconverged infrastructure around StarWind HCI Appliance
The Materials Research Society (MRS), a U.S.-based non-profit organization, hurdled with a traditional, staggered IT infrastructure, causing scalability issues and budget complexities. The disjointed upgrade path couldn't meet the evolving needs of MRS, demanding a more cohesive and future-proof solution. StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA) emerged as the optimal solution for MRS, offering an approachable two-node configuration tailored for SMBs in the non-profit sector and an all-in-one hyperconverged platform that seamlessly replaced the outdated infrastructure and ensured scalability and long-term cost predictability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/1C
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Microsoft Windows Server 2025: Key Features and Licensing Changes
Join our upcoming webinar for an in-depth look at Windows Server 2025! Let's explore its evolution from Windows Server 2022 and what's new. Learn about key features and new licensing options.
Register now: https://starwind.com/s/1z