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WebDesk Inc. ensures high availability (HA) for centralized data storage and clustering with StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN)

June 03, 2025
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Alan Sidles
President. Has extensive experience in business and technology, specializing in IT solutions, strategic planning, and operational management.
President. Has extensive experience in business and technology, specializing in IT solutions, strategic planning, and operational management.

CHALLENGE

Before using StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), WebDesk Inc. lacked high availability (HA) for centralized data storage and clustering. There were also other points of concern related to high downtime, additional upgrade costs, and low IT infrastructure performance. WebDesk Inc. required a solution that could provide flexibility and support its growing demands for both increased storage space and enhanced performance.

Despite evaluating other vendors, none offered the comprehensive features required to meet these needs. The company sought a solution that could facilitate upgrades within a live production environment without disrupting operations

We have never had a single problem resulting from the StarWind software. The software is stable and flawless. We have received nothing short of excellent support from EVERY StarWind tech.

Alan Sidles, President

SOLUTION

WebDesk Inc. implemented StarWind VSAN in 2015 and recently upgraded the platform to meet evolving business needs. StarWind’s solution provided the required scalability, cost effectiveness, and flexibility. Unlike competitors, StarWind allowed WebDesk to upgrade its infrastructure within the production environment, ensuring zero downtime. This approach enabled the company to expand storage capacity and boost performance efficiently.

The single upgrade of the StarWind platform saved WebDesk Inc. from $8.7K to $12.7K compared to other top vendors. Today, WebDesk’s infrastructure operates flawlessly, meeting all HA, storage, and performance requirements.

About the Company
WebDesk Inc. is a Florida-based cloud services provider, specializing in providing hosted virtual servers, applications, and data access for all devices, mainly for small businesses. The company started in 2004 as a solution to data and application access after Hurricane Charlie.
Region
NA (North America)
Country
United States
Industry
IT & Services
Product
StarWind Virtual SAN
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