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Ivan Ischenko
Ivan Ischenko
StarWind Pre-Sales Team Lead. Ivan has a deep knowledge of virtualization, strong background in storage technologies, and solution architecture.
Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • March 14, 2025

Proxmox vs. XCP-ng: A Deep Dive into Open-Source Virtualization

Virtualization is evolving, and open-source solutions are gaining ground. We take a close look at Proxmox VE and XCPng in our latest guide, comparing their architecture, features, performance, storage options, and support cost. Which one is right for your business?
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • February 27, 2025

IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): Key Storage Performance Metric

When it comes to storage, IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) is one of the most critical performance metrics. Learn how IOPS is measured, what affects it, and how to improve storage performance in our new article.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • February 12, 2025

Proxmox vs Hyper-V: A Comprehensive Comparison

Proxmox vs. Hyper-V: what’s right for you? Both are powerful virtualization platforms, but the best choice depends on your requirements. See how they differ in management, cost, and ecosystem integration. 
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • January 21, 2025

What is a Distributed File System (DFS)? A Complete Guide

Struggling with scattered data? Distributed File Systems (DFS) bring it all together: scalable, seamless, and flexible. Discover how DFS can optimize your storage infrastructure in our guide.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • January 9, 2025

0xxx Ransomware: Detection, Protection, and Recovery

The well-known 0xxx ransomware encrypts files and demands a hefty ransom. Learn from our latest article how to detect the signs, protect your systems, and recover without giving in to hackers.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • January 2, 2025

VMware Backup: Comprehensive Guide and Methods

Backing up virtual machines (VMs) is a critical part of managing any VMware environment. Our latest guide walks you through the different backup methods – snapshots, agent-based, agentless – and explains best practices to keep your data secure and recoverable.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • December 5, 2024

NFS vs SMB: A Comprehensive Comparison

Confused about picking the right file-sharing protocol? Dive into our detailed comparison of NFS and SMB to explore their strengths, weaknesses, and use cases.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • November 21, 2024

What is Data Archiving? Benefits and Best Practices

What sets Data Archiving apart from backups? It’s about building a vault for dormant data, keeping it secure, compliant, and ready when needed.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • November 14, 2024

Air-Gapped Backups: A Complete Guide

With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are turning to air-gapped backups for strong data protection. But what exactly are they, and how do they keep your data safe?
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