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Vladyslav Savchenko
Vladyslav Savchenko
StarWind Senior Solutions Architect. Vladyslav specializes in virtualization technologies and storage architecture. With a strong background in system administration, he provides technical leadership in building high-availability infrastructure. Vladyslav delivers expert guidance on optimizing virtualized environments, disaster recovery, and enterprise-scale data storage solutions.
Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • October 1, 2025

Parity RAIDs: RAID-5 and RAID-6

Parity RAID is still one of the best ways to balance cost, performance, and redundancy. This article explains how rebuild times, URE risk, and drive size impact reliability, so you know when single parity is fine and when dual parity is essential.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • August 7, 2025

What Is Distributed Storage? Types, Benefits & Use Cases

As data grows, centralized storage systems are hitting their limits. We break down distributed storage – how it works, why it’s better, and where it fits into cloud, edge, and big data ecosystems.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • July 31, 2025

Software-Defined Storage: Guide to Top SDS Vendors 

Still relying on traditional storage arrays? It might be time to rethink. Software-Defined Storage (SDS) offers flexibility, scalability, and freedom from vendor lock-in. Our latest guide breaks down the top SDS vendors of 2025 and helps you choose the right solution for your environment.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • June 3, 2025

StarWind V2V Converter: Exploring CLI Commands

Looking for a faster and more flexible way to convert your VMs? StarWind V2V converter supports full CLI functionality with straightforward commands for Hyper-V, ESXi, and Proxmox. In our latest article we’ve got all the command examples you need to get started.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • March 24, 2025

What is Business Continuity?

Ever wondered how companies survive cyber-attacks, fires, or data center meltdowns? It’s all about Business Continuity. This article unveils the crucial elements of a Business Continuity Plan and why it’s a must in today’s world.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • February 22, 2025

Setting up StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) as Hardened Repository for Veeam B&R

Worried about keeping your business data safe from ransomware and other threats? Discover how StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) can fortify your backup strategy as a hardened repository for Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R).
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • February 20, 2025

Veeam Backup for Proxmox vs Proxmox Backup Server: A Detailed Comparison

Choosing the right backup solution for Proxmox VE? Should you stick with Proxmox Backup Server or go with Veeam? We compare both options in terms of features, performance, ease of use, and cost in our latest article to help you decide.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • February 19, 2025

StarWind V2V Converter Overview (Part 1): Converting VMs to and from Oracle VirtualBox

Efficiently migrate VMs between hypervisors with StarWind V2V Converter. This tool simplifies VM conversions, supporting multiple platforms and providing universal compatibility.
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Vladyslav Savchenko
  • Vladyslav Savchenko
  • February 6, 2025

StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) vs Mysterious Software-Defined Storage (SDS), Part 3: VMware vSphere HCI Performance Benchmarking, TCP & RDMA

How does StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) stack up against a “Mysterious” software-defined storage (SDS) contender? We put them to the test in a 2-node cluster environment using NVMe over TCP & RDMA configurations. The results? Some surprises, some confirmations, and a whole lot of insight for IT pros.
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