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Ivan Ischenko
Ivan Ischenko
StarWind Director of Product Management. Ivan is an expert in virtualization and storage architecture. With deep knowledge of software-defined storage and data protection, he provides technical leadership in solution design and product strategy. Ivan delivers high-authority insights into modernizing enterprise-scale IT infrastructure and optimizing virtualized ecosystems.
Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • April 8, 2026

Scalable Storage Guide: Architecture, Concepts, and Examples 

Most storage issues show up after deployment: uneven latency, slow rebuilds, and network bottlenecks. Our latest guide covers how scalable storage works and what to validate before you commit.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • March 31, 2026

Best On-Premises Storage Solutions 2026

86% of CIOs are planning to bring workloads back on-prem. The question now: which platform fits your use case? Our new guide compares the leading on-prem storage solutions for 2026 across performance, cost, and workload fit.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • March 19, 2026

Virtualization Strategy for Digital Transformation: Guide 2026

Choosing a virtualization platform without understanding your workloads usually backfires. Our latest guide explains how to assess your environment, choose the right virtualization strategy, and avoid costly missteps.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • March 12, 2026

Best XCP-ng Backup Tools: Xen Orchestra, Veeam & More

If you’re just evaluating XCP-ng, or already running it – backup is one of the first things to figure out. Organizations moving away from VMware after the Broadcom acquisition often have existing backup infrastructure built around Veeam, Commvault, or similar tools. The real question is whether your current backup solution works with XCP-ng, and if not, what the alternatives look like.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • February 26, 2026

Ransomware Detection and Defense Methods: Spot Attacks Before Encryption Starts

Ransomware rarely begins with encryption. By the time files are locked, attackers have already staged data and targeted backups. Detection has to happen earlier. Our new detailed article explains how to spot ransomware before encryption starts.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • February 25, 2026

How to Back Up a VMware ESXi Host Configuration?

Still backing up ESXi configurations manually? Our latest guide explains how to automate VMware ESXi host configuration backups using CLI, PowerCLI, and schedulers, along with restore best practices.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • February 19, 2026

Enterprise AI in 2026: Architecture, Use cases, and Day-2 Survival Guide

Enterprise AI usually fails outside the model. Our latest article explains what enterprise AI looks like in production, covering architecture, data and I/O risks, governance, and the day-2 checks IT teams should run early.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • February 18, 2026

Data Mesh vs. Data Fabric: Modern Data Management Challenges

Is your main challenge data ownership or data integration? Data mesh and data fabric address different parts of the problem. Our new article outlines the trade-offs and benefits of each approach.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • January 29, 2026

Real Cost of Virtualization: 5-Year TCO Planning Guide

Virtualization expenses extend beyond initial hardware and licensing. Ongoing operations, backup requirements, renewals, and upgrade cycles all contribute to the total cost over a 3-7 year period. Our latest guide outlines how to structure those elements into a clear TCO model.
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