Wilson Electronics, a U.S.-based provider of signal-boosting technology, lacked virtual infrastructure redundancy in its remote office/branch office (ROBO) data centers. The company required a cost-effective solution that could provide high availability (HA), operate on existing hardware, and introduce storage redundancy without exceeding the budget. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Wilson Electronics builds fully redundant Hyper-V clusters in its ROBO data centers, achieves HA, exceptional performance, and saves over $50,000 in enterprise SAN storage costs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/s6

StarWind has joined forces with DataCore. In our upcoming free webinar, we’ll explore how this partnership opens new possibilities for your IT infrastructure – from core to edge, to cloud. Learn what stays the same, what improves, and what’s next. Register now: https://starwind.com/s/s3

Still using VMware out of habit? Or considering a switch to Hyper-V? Our latest guide by Ivan Ischenko, a StarWind Pre-Sales Engineer, compares both platforms in practical terms – what each does best, where they fall short, and how their licensing models impact your IT budget. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rz

LGL Recycling & Affiliated Companies, a U.S.-based waste and recycling service provider, struggled with an outdated, complex, and costly Dell-based IT infrastructure that couldn’t keep up with its operational demands. The company needed a simple, scalable, and cost-effective hyperconverged infrastructure that could deliver high availability (HA) without the complexity of traditional setups. By deploying StarWind HCI Appliance (HCA), LGL Recycling & Affiliated Companies replaces its outdated IT infrastructure with a simple, scalable 2-node cluster, achieves HA and operational efficiency while reducing complexity and costs. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rw

#ITinfrastructure is more than just servers and cables – it’s the digital backbone of every business operation. Our latest deep-dive guide explores what is IT infrastructure, its key components, and how to design it for performance, security, and scalability. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rt

Looking to implement Zero Trust in your hybrid or cloud-native IT infrastructure? Our latest article by Marius Sadhu, a cloud-native and end-user computing expert, for StarWind compares three leading #microsegmentation platforms and how they approach enforcement, visibility, and policy control. Read more more: https://starwind.com/s/rq

Devonport High School for Girls, an England-based educational institution, faced a significant challenge when VMware's acquisition by Broadcom led to prohibitive price increases for support. The company needed a reliable, cost-effective alternative with failover capabilities to provide migration from VMware to a new hypervisor. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Devonport High School for Girls replaces its costly VMware-based infrastructure, achieves a seamless transition to Hyper-V, ensures high availability (HA), reduces downtime, and cuts IT operational expenses (OpEx). Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rn

#HyperV in #WindowsServer2025 is leaner, faster, and smarter. With support for high-performance GPU workloads, improved failover logic, and integrated AI scripting, it’s shaping up to be a true VMware alternative.

Discover the full feature set in our latest article by Brandon Lee, an IT Consultant, for #StarWind. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rk

Soheil Digital Solutions Ltd., a Canada-based IT solutions provider, lacked shared storage for high availability (HA) in its VMware environment, and alternative solutions were too complex to set up. The company required a simple and efficient shared storage solution to enable failover and continuous operation in its virtualized infrastructure. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), Soheil Digital Solutions Ltd. creates shared storage with an easy-to-deploy setup, achieves HA, and ensures uninterrupted access to its critical applications and data. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rh

The debate is still alive in 2025. Our new article by Roman Bitsiuk, a StarWind Senior Support Engineer, helps developers, sysadmins, and IT leaders decide how to build flexible, scalable IT infrastructure – whether it's with containers, Virtual Machines, or a mix of both. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/re

The Peelle Company, a Canadian manufacturer of elevator door systems, struggled with inflexible, outdated NAS storage that hindered effective resource distribution. The company needed a cost-effective solution to build a scalable, highly available (HA) IT environment. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), The Peelle Company creates a two-node HA cluster, enhancing resource allocation and ensuring uninterrupted order processing operations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/rb

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is officially out, bringing vSphere 9.0, ESXi 9.0, and major updates like NVMe tiering, global deduplication, and live patching.
In our latest article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind, we break down what’s new, how it works, and what to consider before upgrading. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/r8

Looking to streamline authentication in your VMware environment? Our latest guide by Alex Samoylenko, an expert in virtualization technology, for StarWind shows how to securely integrate vCenter with Active Directory (AD) or LDAP, covering setup tips, role mapping, and key security considerations. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/r5

LIVEBOX, a.s., a Czech-based streaming services provider, struggled with a slow and aging storage that threatened mission-critical tasks and lacked redundancy. The company needed a scalable, cost-effective solution without vendor lock-in. By implementing StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), LIVEBOX, a.s. gained high-speed virtual shared storage, ensuring high availability and seamless operations for its mission-critical workloads at an affordable cost. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/r2

Nutanix has long been a big name in HCI, but it’s not the only option. Whether you're scaling EDGE deployments, cutting infrastructure costs, or improving hybrid cloud workflows – there are other platforms that may be a better fit.
Explore 10+ top alternatives with pros, cons, and use cases in our new article by Dmytro Malynka, StarWind Product Manager. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/qz

Manually configuring ESXi hosts is a recipe for errors. With Configuration Profiles in vSphere 8.0 U3, you can manage cluster configurations from a single source of truth. Our new article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind explains how to transition from legacy #HostProfiles and get it right from day one. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/qw

NCOL Internet, a Canada-based web development company, faced constant data duplication and high administrative overhead due to managing multiple DFS installations. The company needed a shared storage solution to provide high availability (HA) and reduce administrative overhead costs. By deploying StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN), NCOL Internet creates an easy-to-manage HA cluster and gains a reliable and cost-effective centrally managed shared storage solution, saving over $30K in infrastructure costs and ensuring seamless web application performance. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/qt

Licensing Costs shouldn’t hold your IT infrastructure back. Watch our recently recorded webinar where StarWind Product Manager Alex Bykovskyi walks you through everything you need to know about XCP-ng as a serious contender to VMware. From performance comparisons to real migration strategies and live demos – this session gives you practical guidance to evaluate your next move.

Watch the webinar recording now: https://starwind.com/s/e2

AnduinOS is a Ubuntu-based distro built for users who prefer a Windows-like graphical interface without the extra system requirements.

Find out in our latest article by Vladan Seget, a virtualization expert, for StarWind what it offers, how it performs, and why it’s worth a try. Read more here: https://starwind.com/s/qq