If you're planning to work with AI or high-throughput workloads, the NVMe stack improvements in Windows Server 2025 are worth a look. Microsoft has also introduced a Campus Cluster option for S2D to improve fault tolerance.
Learn from our latest article by Brandon Lee, an IT Consultant, for StarWind what these updates could mean for your infrastructure. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/qb

DESAN Research Solutions B.V., a Dutch provider of research solutions, struggled with a proprietary SAN that hindered hardware upgrades, increased points of failure, and limited scalability. The company needed a cost-effective and reliable storage solution to replace its SAN and eliminate hardware compatibility issues. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), DESAN Research Solutions B.V. modernizes its IT infrastructure, reduces hardware costs, and improves overall performance, thus increasing operational efficiency and mitigating downtime risks. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/q8

Thinking of diving into virtualization but not sure where to begin? Our latest step-by-step guide by Karim Buzdar, an IT Engineer & Linux Expert, for StarWind shows you how to create your first Virtual Machine (VM) in Proxmox – complete with screenshots and beginner-friendly instructions. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/q5

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 by Vladyslav Savchenko, StarWind Pre-Sales Engineer, we’ve got all the command examples you need to get started. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/q2

WebDesk Inc., a U.S.-based cloud services provider, lacked high availability (HA) for centralized data storage and clustering, risking data integrity and operational continuity. The company needed a solution that could provide HA and scalability to accommodate growing demands. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), WebDesk Inc. deploys an HA cluster and achieves scalable fault-tolerant storage, ensuring uninterrupted business operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pz

Modern life runs on #data. But where and how is that valuable data stored? How do you choose the right storage option – DAS, NAS, SAN, or cloud?
Our latest in-depth guide by Dmytro Yapryntsev, StarWind Pre-Sales Engineer, breaks it down clearly so you can understand your options and find what’s best for your data needs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pw

Telent Technology Services Ltd, a London-based provider of technology services, struggled with standalone servers lacking data replication and seamless failover. The company needed a centralized management solution for its CCTV configuration to ensure uninterrupted application performance and efficient operations. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Telent Technology Services Ltd enables centralized management and seamless failover for its CCTV systems, thus ensuring reliable and scalable infrastructure for the company’s operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pt

IT is evolving fast, and #networkvirtualization is leading the charge. From #SDWAN to #VLANs and beyond, our latest guide by Roman Bitsiuk, a #StarWind Senior Support Engineer, covers everything you need to know about creating #virtualnetworks that scale with your #business. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pq

Did you know you can clone your Windows system drive without a reboot? With the right tool, you can clone your OS to a new SSD or HDD, avoid user downtime, and resize partitions automatically.
Check out our latest guide by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind, and learn how to perform cloning while your #OS is running. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pn

Southern College of Optometry (SCO), a US-based educational institution, had end-of-life and end-of-support Fibre Channel (FC) storage infrastructure, making maintenance increasingly difficult and expensive. The institution sought a cost-effective solution that aligned with the industry's shift toward iSCSI. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Southern College of Optometry seamlessly replaces its outdated FC infrastructure with a cost-efficient iSCSI-based storage system, saving approximately $150,000 upfront and ensuring long-term scalability and reliability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pk

If you’re looking for a way out of the VMware ecosystem, HPE VM Essentials might be the solution. It’s a new hypervisor based on KVM and managed via Morpheus Data, supporting both KVM and vSphere environments.
We tested it to see how it performs. Check out our detailed review and walkthrough by Ivan Ischenko, a StarWind Pre-Sales Engineer. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/ph

telcomedia, a Polish managed IT services provider (MSP), had standalone Dell servers running VMware and Proxmox, which lacked shared storage and prevented HighAvailability (HA) and replication. The company needed a cost-effective solution to implement HA and achieve reliable performance. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), telcomedia enables HA and real-time replication, thus ensuring service continuity and cost-effective infrastructure modernization. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pe

If your VMware vCenter Server Root Password has expired and you can’t log in, don’t panic. Our latest step-by-step guide by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind shows how to reset the password – even if you don’t know the old one – and how to configure expiration settings to avoid it next time. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/pb

Looking to cut hardware costs, reduce energy use, and scale with ease? Server Virtualization can help you get there. Our latest in-depth guide by Ivan Ischenko, a StarWind Pre-Sales Engineer, covers everything from types of hypervisors to real-world deployment tips. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/p5

The Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA), faced slow restoration speeds, limited capacity, and inadequate support with its HPE RDX backup cartridges, jeopardizing the reliability of its 911 emergency services. The agency required an urgent, scalable, and high-performance solution to ensure the reliability of backup and disaster recovery operations. By implementing StarWind Backup Appliance, WCCCA achieves rapid data recovery and eliminates backup bottleneck, thus ensuring its 911 emergency service reliability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/p2

Proxmox VE 8.4 doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it adds some helpful features for everyday use – all in a free, open-source package. If you're using Proxmox already or thinking about switching from VMware or HyperV, this update is worth checking out in our latest guide by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/oz

Rocco’s Collision Center, a U.S.-based automotive repair business, had an issue with its infrastructure powered by Scale Computing, which restricted administrative control and required vendor intervention for troubleshooting and advanced management tasks. The company required a solution that would provide both an easy-to-use GUI for infrastructure management and full access to Hyper-V’s advanced tools. By deploying StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), Rocco’s Collision Center gains full control over its IT infrastructure, eliminates vendor dependency, streamlines operations, and cuts costs by 50%, achieving significant long-term savings and enhanced efficiency. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/ow

RustDesk is the open-source remote desktop app that lets you ditch third-party servers and host your own. With support for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS, it's a powerful alternative to commercial tools like TeamViewer and AnyDesk – but without the restrictions.
Check out our new article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind to learn more about RustDesk features and use cases. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/ot

Choosing the right Azure VM SKU is only half the battle – disk performance plays a crucial role too. Learn from our latest step-by-step guide by Marius Sandbu, a cloud-native and end-user computing expert, for StarWind, which configurations unlock the best IOPS, lowest latency, and smartest caching setups for your infrastructure. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/oq