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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
  • July 3, 2025

VMware vs Hyper-V: A Detailed Comparison

Broadcom shook up VMware licensing. Hyper-V is bundled with Windows Server. So which hypervisor makes sense now? Check out our new practical comparison.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • July 2, 2025

IT Infrastructure: Definition, Components, and Best Practices

Your tech stack is only as strong as the infrastructure beneath it. From cloud to on-prem, networking to cybersecurity – get the full picture of modern IT infrastructure, its components, and future trends.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • June 11, 2025

TOP VMware vSAN Alternatives & Competitors

Beyond VMware vSAN: A practical comparison not all ITinfrastructure needs are the same – and neither are storage solutions. Whether you’re trying to avoid vendor lock-in or just want something simpler to manage.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • May 22, 2025

HPE VM Essentials: A Comprehensive Overview

If you’re looking for a way out of the VMware ecosystem, HPE VM Essentials might be the solution. It’s a new hypervisor based on KVM and managed via Morpheus Data, supporting both KVM and vSphere environments. We tested it to see how it performs.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • May 20, 2025

Server Virtualization: A Complete Guide

Looking to cut hardware costs, reduce energy use, and scale with ease? Server Virtualization can help you get there. Our latest in-depth guide covers everything from types of hypervisors to real-world deployment tips.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • May 9, 2025

Fault Tolerance: Definition, Use Cases and Benefits

IT outages cost $5,600/min on average. Downtime isn’t just a tech problem – it’s a business risk. Our new article breaks down the fundamentals of Fault Tolerance and how it helps protect your operations from unexpected failures.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • April 30, 2025

Application Virtualization: A Comprehensive Guide

From easier software updates to better security, application virtualization brings a lot to the table. But it’s not without its challenges. Find out everything you need to know in our detailed article. 
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • April 17, 2025

What is Copy-on-Write? A Detailed Overview

Copy-on-Write changes the game by eliminating unnecessary duplication. Need to clone a VM? Snapshot a database? CoW handles it all – efficiently. Explore from our latest article, how this simple concept leads to huge savings in time, storage, and performance.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • April 10, 2025

What is a Virtual Machine: A Definitive Guide

Virtual machines can be confusing — until now. This clear guide breaks down how VMs work, what they’re made of, and why they matter.
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