Finally, StarWind Virtual Storage Appliance is available on Linux allowing you to save costs on Windows licensing. Being hypervisor-agnostic, StarWind VSA easily integrates into any IT infrastructure as a fully pre-configured virtual machine ready for deployment and operation. It simply installs in any existing environment requiring no specialized SAN skills and is managed using StarWind Web console or thick client allowing to control the entire storage infrastructure from a centralized console.
Join our Tap Room Meeting on April 27 11 am PT / 2 pm ET to see all benefits of the StarWind Linux-based VSA.
Register now: https://www.starwindsoftware.com/dedicated-live-demo-session
Best posts made by Oksana
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Meet StarWind Virtual Storage Appliance on Linux
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Deploying a 2-node StarWind VSAN Free for VMware ESXi 6.5
StarWind Virtual SAN Free allows deploying a 2-node cluster providing a highly available storage for your virtual machines to Hyper-V or ESXi hypervisor for free. When deploying multi VSAN Free nodes, the data is synchronized across the network between the nodes. StarWind VSAN Free can be deployed in a hyperconverged model where VSAN Free is installed on hypervisor nodes or in a disaggregated model with separated compute and storage resources. StarWind VSAN Free management capabilities include PowerShell, with StarWind Management console available as a 30-day trial.Read the full article by Romain Serre, a Senior Consultant at Lyon to learn how to deploy a 2-node StarWind VSAN Free for VMware ESXi 6.5 on Windows Server 2016 Core Edition.
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StarWind brings its software defined storage to Linux
StarWind gets closer to Linux users by providing them with special Linux-based Virtual Storage Appliance version combining the underlying OS and preinstalled StarWind Virtual SAN, allowing to save money on Windows Licensing when it’s unnecessary.
StarWind VSA is compatible with any hypervisor, be it Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Xen or KVM and can be managed via a Web Management Console while additionally containing a StarWind vCenter plugin allowing to manage the product directly from vCenter Server.Read the full article by Vladan Seget, IT and Virtualization consultant to learn more about StarWind Virtual SAN on Linux
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Comparing SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AGs) and Basic Availability Groups (BAGs): Cost and Features
AlwaysOn Basic Availability Groups (BAG) supported in SQL Server Standard Edition and AlwaysOn Availability Groups (AG) introduced in SQL Server Enterprise Edition were designed to create a replicated environment with improved failover capabilities. However, the two types provide different capabilities while also requiring different licensing costs.
Read the full article by Shashank Singh, Microsoft MVP, and SQL Server Architect to learn more about BAG and AG cost and functionality differences.
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Migrating VMs becomes a piece of cake with a proper Virtual Machine Converter
Migrating your VMs from one hypervisor to another may be quite a complicated task if there’s no decent virtual machine converter at hand. Fortunately, there are various V2V tools allowing to turn this process into a simple thing. But, when choosing a V2V converter, there are several factors you should take into consideration.Read the full article to learn how to choose a V2V converter that will become a perfect fit for your needs.
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RE: Managing Hyper-V
StarWind is currently working on the new product - a flexible and customizable web-based platform which will allow users get the full control over their IT infrastructures from a single HTML5 graphical interface including S2D, Failover Clustering and Hyper-V. More information to be found in a nearby thread: https://mangolassi.it/topic/14114/help-starwind-to-pick-the-name-for-the-upcoming-product
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Build a highly fault-tolerant IT infrastructure with StarWind HyperConverged Appliance
StarWind HyperConverged Appliance utilizes Local Reconstruction Codes, Replication, and Grid Architecture to provide an ultimate fault tolerance rate while delivering sustained high performance. With StarWind HCA, the whole infrastructure remains operational even after multiple disk or node failures. In case a failure occurs, applications are automatically recovered to working cluster disks or nodes, allowing to easily withstand a failure of more than 50% of the cluster nodes.Watch our video to learn how to get uncompromised resiliency with StarWind HCA
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Using Powershell for Hyper-V VMs Automatic Deployment in Windows Server 2016
With PowerShell, automatic deployment of Hyper-V VMs in Windows Server 2016 becomes a piece of cake
No doubts, commercial software for automatic VM deployment is great, but it may be too expensive comparing to the goals that need to be achieved. That’s where PowerShell kicks in. With PowerShell commands, the creation and configuration of Hyper-V virtual machines in Windows Server 2016 become a fairly simple thing. But, what is more important, you can create a script which deploys VMs of the same configuration automatically.Read the full article by Boris Yurchenko, a Support Engineer at StarWind, to learn how to automate your VMs deployment with PowerShell in Windows Server 2016.
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S stands for security. Find out which certificate ensures the connection safety.
Installing an HTTPS certificate is just a tip of the iceberg. This certificate has a huge number of options that usually are hidden deep inside config files. Actually, these tiny details allow distinguishing a site that can be rendered vulnerable via HTTPS downgrade attack and the one that is really secure.Read the full article by Gary Williams, a virtualization, storage, and Windows systems administrator, to achieve the highest security.
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StarWind reveals new backup storage technology at Storage Field Day 15
StarWind team will take the floor at Storage Field Day 15 to reveal new awesome backup storage technologies: Virtual Tape Library with Cloud and Object storage and backed by ProActive Support! Our speaking slot is the first in line: March 9, 8-10 am PT, don’t miss it!For Livestream, go to https://www.facebook.com/TechFieldDay/ or watch on http://techfieldday.com/, Livestream.com - includes the entire event.
Latest posts made by Oksana
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7 Steps for a Successful Azure Migration
Planning to migrate to Microsoft Azure? Discover the 7 essential steps for a successful Azure migration in the latest article by virtualization expert Brandon Lee for StarWind. Learn how to plan, assess, execute, and optimize your migration journey. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/2r
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Create an HA virtual server environment with StarWind
Chalk Mountain Services, a U.S.-based oil and gas transportation and logistics provider, faced significant challenges in upgrading its IT infrastructure due to budget constraints. The existing infrastructure lacked scalability and reliability, making it vulnerable to outages. The company required a cost-effective solution that could meet its high availability (HA) and performance requirements. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Chalk Mountain Services establishes an HA virtual server environment within its budgetary constraints and easily migrates virtual machines (VMs) between servers, thus ensuring uninterrupted business operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/2o
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What's new in VMware Aria Operations 8.17.1?
Explore enhanced cloud management, seamless upgrade flows, advanced Private AI and GPU monitoring, and lots of other improvements. Learn how to achieve greater control over your VMware infrastructure in the new article by virtualization expert Vladan Seget for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/2l
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StarWind Success Story: Build a hyperconverged infrastructure with StarWind VSAN
BTT Cloud, a Lithuanian managed IT services provider (MSP), struggled to scale and manage separate compute and storage components using dedicated solutions, compounded by the limitations of its existing hardware storage setup. The company required cost-effective shared storage to create a hyperconverged IT infrastructure. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), BTT Cloud moves to hyperconvergence, reduces server count while enhancing scalability and management efficiency, and optimizes its business operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/2i
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Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Windows 11: Explore the New Security Features
Concerned about cyber threats? Discover the latest in digital security with Windows 11.
Explore its new features, from encryption to malware protection, in the new article by Brandon Lee, an IT Consultant, for StarWind, and stay protected online. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/2f -
StarWind Success Story: Ensure high availability (HA) with StarWind VSAN
Lancaster Baptist Church, a U.S.-based religious institution, faced a lack of redundancy and scalability in its existing Hyper-V cluster infrastructure, which hindered expansion, upgrades, and disaster recovery efforts. Microsoft's options were prohibitively expensive and overly complex for its needs. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Lancaster Baptist Church achieves the necessary redundancy, HA, and disaster recovery (DR) capabilities within its budget, thus ensuring uninterrupted services for its congregation and business continuity in the event of unforeseen disasters. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/2c
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Don't Risk It: Learn About 5 Cross-Cloud Solutions for Data Security
One cloud = good. Multiple clouds = better!
Learn from the new article by Kevin Soltow, a Storage Consultant, for StarWind about 5 top-notch cross-cloud solutions that diversify your backup storage for maximum reliability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/29 -
Optimize resource utilization with StarWind VSAN
The Society of St James, a charity for the homeless in Hampshire, UK, faced the challenge of managing dispersed IT infrastructure, including multiple tower servers and storage devices, leading to inefficiencies in backup management and underutilization of resources. The organization required a solution that could streamline operations while maximizing resource utilization. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), The Society of St James creates a highly available (HA) IT infrastructure, optimizes resource utilization, and simplifies storage management, thus cutting its IT operational expenses (OpEx) and redirecting savings towards core mission activities. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/26
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Exploring SaaS Data Security: What's New and What Matters
From zero-trust principles to practical tips with Microsoft 365, we're here to help you navigate the world of SaaS data security. Shield your data from cyber threats with the new article by Brandon Lee, an IT Consultant, for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/23
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StarWind Success Story: Reduce your datacenter footprint with StarWind
CSL Ships, a Canadian marine company, maintained a classic SAN infrastructure across multiple datacenters which resulted in high costs, prolonged issue resolution times, and operational inefficiencies. The company required an affordable hyperconverged solution with remote monitoring and support to address its challenges. By deploying StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), CSL Ships creates a hyperconverged IT infrastructure and reduces its datacenter footprint from 25 to just 4 units per datacenter, resulting in space savings and improved efficiency. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/20