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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
  • 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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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • January 21, 2026

Scale-up vs Scale-out: Understanding IT Infrastructure Scaling Strategies

Choosing the wrong scaling strategy can limit growth and inflate costs. Learn the practical differences between scale-up and scale-out and how today’s software-defined platforms support both.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • January 14, 2026

Virtualization Vendor Checklist 2026

Choosing a virtualization platform is a strategic business decision. Our new 2026 vendor checklist shows how to compare virtualization platforms on cost, features, scalability, and long-term fit before you replatform.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • December 18, 2025

AI Storage in 2026: Types, Benefits, and Vendors

Why do some AI projects fly while others stall, despite identical GPUs? The bottleneck is often storage. Our latest article explains AI storage in 2026: types, benefits, architectures, leading vendors, and how to keep GPUs fed instead of idle.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • December 4, 2025

On-Premises vs Cloud: Definitions, Use Cases, and Decision Guide

Trying to understand when on-premises makes sense and when the cloud is the better fit? Our latest article explains both models, their strengths, key differences, and a simple framework for deciding where each workload should run.
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Ivan Ischenko
  • Ivan Ischenko
  • December 3, 2025

Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Guide to Automated Deployment

Rolling out hardware to remote sites? Zero Touch Provisioning turns unpredictable, manual setup into a predictable, repeatable workflow. Explore our full guide to ZTP and its real-world use cases.
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