NCOL Internet ensures seamless web application performance by creating an easy-to- manage high-availability cluster with StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN)

CHALLENGE

Before deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), NCOL Internet’s IT infrastructure relied on on- premises Windows servers synchronized with Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) and Hyper-V on top. However, constant data duplication and the administrative burden of managing multiple DFS installations created inefficiencies and increased operational costs. The existing DFS system lacked scalability and simplicity, making day-to-day administration cumbersome.

NCOL Internet needed shared storage to provide high availability (HA) and reduce administrative overhead costs.

StarWind provided a reliable and centrally managed file storage solution for our web server virtual machines. VSAN works without issue or error and has fulfilled all the objectives we hoped it would.

Bern Farrant, Systems and Security Engineer

SOLUTION

NCOL Internet chose StarWind VSAN because it allowed the company to create an affordable, easy-to- manage HA cluster. StarWind’s responsive support team and the wealth of knowledge available through its blogs and support articles further reinforced the decision.

In contrast to the complex DFS administration, StarWind VSAN provided an intuitive built-in management console that simplified day-to-day operations. It delivered reliable shared storage for the company’s web server VMs, ensuring smooth performance and fulfilling all business objectives. By selecting StarWind, NCOL Internet saved $30K compared to the cheapest SAN alternative.