VMware ESXi is one of the most popular platforms for running multiple VMs on a single server. Learn how to install it from scratch, configure the basics, and create your first VM – all in one guide by Karim Buzdar, an IT Engineer & Linux Expert, for #StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/w7

Lynden Door, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of quality doors, needed to build a small Hyper-V cluster but lacked shared storage and wanted to avoid the high cost of purchasing a separate storage array. The company required a cost-effective, reliable shared storage solution that could be quickly deployed without additional hardware. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Lynden Door, Inc. creates a high-availability (HA) Hyper-V cluster, improves scalability, and saves approximately $10,000 in infrastructure costs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/w4

Every workload is different – some demand high IOPS, others rely on throughput. Our latest article by Ivan Ischenko for StarWind explains how to tell the difference and make the right call for your environment. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/w1

Solar Systems, an England-based provider of managed IT support and business services, struggled with ensuring uptime for critical servers in its Hyper-V environment, as its existing infrastructure couldn't effectively handle downtime. The company needed a shared storage solution to ensure high availability (HA) and enable maintenance without service disruptions. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Solar Systems achieves HA for its critical servers, improves operational efficiency, and enables seamless maintenance and robust uptime in a simplified, hyperconverged IT environment. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vy

#WindowsAdminCenter is taking the lead as the go-to tool for Windows Server management. The latest 2410+ release brings major improvements in VM management, stronger security tools, and tighter Azure integration.

Check out the full breakdown of everything new in 2025 by Brandon Lee, an IT consultant, for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vv

@scottalanmiller Thanks for the pushback, Scott, all fair points!

The article ended up blending a few different concepts: remote/published app delivery, application virtualization, full virtual desktops (VDI), and even the underlying server virtualization and containerization layers.

What we actually described mostly fits remote app delivery (X11, Windows RDS/RemoteApp, Citrix/AVD): the app runs on a server and only the UI is sent to the client.

That’s different from application virtualization (MSIX app attach, ThinApp), where the app runs on the endpoint inside an isolated package with little or no traditional install. We’ll add a separate diagram to make that clear.

We’ll rework the article to separate these models properly, add examples, and fix the terminology.

Really appreciate the correction!

Microsoft has released a new VM Conversion tool in Windows Admin Center. It uses Changed Block Tracking (CBT) to migrate VMware VMs to Hyper-V with minimal downtime, no appliances, and no extra cost. Discover how it streamlines complex migrations in our latest article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vs

Envera, Inc., a U.S.-based biosciences manufacturer, relied on a single outdated physical VMware server, posing a risk of downtime and lacking high availability (HA). The company needed to build a cost-effective, HA infrastructure without the need for expensive shared storage. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Envera, Inc. creates an HA two-node Hyper-V cluster, achieves reliable performance, and eliminates downtime risks, while ensuring uninterrupted operations and protecting critical research data. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vp

Virtualized applications let you run software without installing it directly on your device. From reducing compatibility issues to making updates easier, this approach is becoming a standard in IT.

Learn how it works and why it matters in our latest article by Roman Bitsiuk for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vm

Eurokars Group Indonesia, a leading automotive distributor, needed to upgrade its Microsoft Hyper-V infrastructure but couldn’t justify the high cost of replacing its aging SAN. The company was looking for a cost-effective, Hyper-V-compatible hyperconverged solution that wouldn’t require a complete rework of its existing setup. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Eurokars Group Indonesia replaces costly SAN hardware, achieves a reliable hyperconverged setup, reduces hardware costs, and improves system availability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vj

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) takes the traditional mix of servers, SANs, and switches and merges them into one Software Defined stack. The result? Lower costs, easier scaling, and simpler management.
Check out our latest list of the top 10 benefits of HCI in 2025 by Ivan Ischenko for StarWind and see when it makes sense to deploy it. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vg

Interested in #opensource solutions for #cybersecurity? #SecurityOnion integrates powerful tools into one package, making it easier to monitor networks and manage logs.

Discover our latest article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for #StarWind, and learn how to set it up and use it effectively. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/vd

The Department of Business Management at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, which provides education and research in Industrial Organization and Logistics, faced a lack of scalability and high availability (HA) in its CentOS-based NFS infrastructure, with data security relying only on traditional backups. It required a cost-effective HA storage solution that could integrate with XCP-ng and eliminate downtime risks. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), the Department of Business Management at the Polytechnic University of Valencia ensures HA and continuous access to its critical educational data, bringing improved infrastructure resilience and operational reliability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/va

With VMware changes under Broadcom and rising license costs, many are rethinking their desktop virtualization strategy. In our latest article by Marius Sandbu, a cloud-native and end-user computing expert, for StarWind, we compare Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, Dizzion, and Omnissa – looking at strengths, weaknesses, and best-fit scenarios. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/v7

SUD THD, a French government agency, had a standalone Hyper-V server with local storage which lacked fault tolerance and high availability. With the server’s warranty nearing expiration, the inflexible infrastructure could no longer meet the company’s growing demands. The organization needed virtual shared storage to move to hyperconvergence. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), SUD THD successfully builds a fault-tolerant, highly available infrastructure that fully meets its operational needs while staying within budget and enables the final stage of its fiber-optic network creation project. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/v4

VMware license costs are pushing IT teams to look for alternatives. Nutanix offers enterprise-grade HCI with strong support, while Proxmox brings flexibility and affordability. Our latest detailed comparison by Dima Yaprincev for StarWind helps you decide which platform fits your business best. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/v1

From autonomous cars to smart factories, many industries can’t wait for the cloud. Edge Computing delivers real-time decisions, keeps sensitive data on-site, and saves bandwidth.
Discover how edge computing works, why it matters, and where businesses are already using it in our latest article by Dmytro Malynka for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/uy

Archway School, an England-based secondary school, relied on outdated and costly SAN storage that required expensive third-party maintenance. The school required a cost-effective and reliable hyperconverged solution that seamlessly integrated with its existing VMware environment while eliminating unnecessary complexity. By implementing StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), Archway School replaces the aging SAN with a hyperconverged platform and reduces hardware footprint, power consumption, and points of failure while enhancing performance and ensuring continuous access to critical educational resources. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/uv

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Remote Desktop Services (RDS), or Desktop As A Service (DaaS) – the choices can feel overwhelming. Our full guide by Ivan Ischenko for StarWind explains how each works, their pros and cons, and the best fit for different business needs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/ur

Kaonix Solutions Limited, a British IT services provider, struggled with outdated standalone servers lacking high availability (HA) and resilience, resulting in frequent downtime and complex recovery processes. The company needed a cost-effective solution to replace its legacy servers and eliminate downtime. By deploying StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), Kaonix Solutions Limited virtualizes its infrastructure, implements a failover cluster, and achieves HA with seamless management, all while significantly cutting hosting costs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/uo