Search

Latest articles

View:
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
  • July 10, 2025

IT Infrastructure Management: Key Components, Tools, and Best Practices

Unplanned downtime costs enterprises thousands of dollars per minute, not to mention reputational damage. Our latest guide shows how effective IT infrastructure management reduces operational risks, improves resource efficiency, and supports business growth.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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. 
Read more
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.
Read more