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Orest Lesyuk

Microsoft SQL Server High Availability: Always On Availability Groups VS Failover Cluster Instances. What to choose and when?

Microsoft SQL Server is the backbone of many businesses, but when it comes to high availability, which path should you take: Always On Availability Groups (AG) or Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)?

Alex Khorolets

Turn two VMware vSphere hosts into a full-blown cluster without breaking the bank, in 5 easy steps

Security, privacy, and performance have always been a priority for many businesses even over the limitless scalability offered by the cloud. Join us for a new video, on how to transform two on-prem VMware vSphere hosts into a bulletproof high-availability (HA) cluster for improved cost-effectiveness, high VM performance and enhanced security, in 5 easy steps.

Diana Abo Harmouch

What is V2V (Virtual to Virtual)?

V2V in Focus: What’s virtual-to-virtual migration all about? Learn what V2V is, why it matters, and how it works. Check out reasons for migration, hot vs. cold migration, and tools like StarWind V2V Converter.

Dmytro Malynka

StarWind SAN & NAS as Hardened Repository for Veeam B&R

Ransomware is a global threat, and the best answer to it is to have immutable backups. Veeam’s Hardened Backup Repository is an efficient and cost-effective solution, but it can require some effort to configure. StarWind simplifies the process, allowing you to easily set up an immutable backup repository with just a few clicks.

Kevin Soltow

ESXi is free… So why would you buy an ESXi anyway?

Most admins know that VMware offers Free and Evaluation versions of their hypervisor. However, there are still some nuances that explain why people would actually buy ESXi.

Hanna Parich

How to Convert Hyper-V to VMware VM

VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V are among the most popular type 1 enterprise hypervisors. However, their VM formats are incompatible, and it is not uncommon for users to look for an easy way to migrate a virtual machine from one hypervisor to another.

Dmitriy Dolgiy

Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V VM Licensing

Software and feature licensing is often complex, requiring in-depth expertise to be licensed correctly and efficiently. Microsoft ecosystem is no exception.

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Orest Lesyuk

Replacing legacy physical tapes with StarWind VTL for IBM i. Part 2: IBM i backup to StarWind VTL

Explore the technical side of upgrading IBM i backups with StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL).

Paolo Valsecchi

Configure Veeam Data Domain Retention Lock

Don’t leave your backups vulnerable. Explore how Veeam v12.1 and the Data Domain Retention Lock feature can fortify your data protection strategy.

Diana Abo Harmouch

Thick and Thin Provisioning: What’s the performance difference in context of Hyper-V

Curious about optimizing storage performance in your Hyper-V environment? Discover the differences between thick and thin provisioning and how they impact performance in your virtual environment.

Alex Samoylenko

VMware SD-WAN Enhanced Firewall Services – who is it for, what problems does it solve and how does it work?

Protecting your network has never been easier. Introducing VMware SD-WAN Enhanced Firewall Services – the ultimate solution for modern cybersecurity challenges.

Anton Vovchuk

Tape vs Disk vs VTL: Which is best for backup and why?

Safeguarding your data is crucial in today’s digital landscape, but with so many backup options available, how do you choose the right one? Our latest article dives into data backup, comparing tape, disk, and virtual tape library (VTL) technologies.

Vladan Seget

Why You Should Consider XCP-ng as an Alternative to VMware

Considering a switch from VMware? Whether you’re a small business tightening the budget or an enterprise seeking greater flexibility, XCP-ng, an open-source XenServer-based virtualization platform, offers a compelling alternative to VMware.

Vladyslav Savchenko

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).

Vladan Seget

How to Enable and Configure vMotion Application Notification Feature for a VM in vSphere

vSphere 8 now offers the vMotion Application Notification feature, aimed at improving application migrations. Interested in the technical aspects?

Kevin Soltow

Looking for the most affordable cloud storage? AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud vs Backblaze B2 vs Wasabi

Are you tired of overspending on storage solutions that don’t quite fit your budget? We’ve done the research for you and compiled a comprehensive comparison of some of the top cloud storage providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Backblaze B2, and Wasabi.

Vladan Seget

VMware vSphere Replication 8.8 – What’s New and Why You Need It

Whether you’re migrating workloads or fortifying your disaster recovery (DR) strategy, the latest 8.8 release of VMware vSphere Replication has you covered.