The Best
Virtual SAN (VSAN)
for Enterprise ROBO, SMB & Edge

Going 100% physical doesn’t make sense these days because modern servers can handle multiple workloads. That’s why VMs are used. Virtual machines (VMs) need shared storage. You could run VMs directly from local disks, but that means missing out on advanced virtualization features like fault tolerance (FT), high availability (HA), and distributed resource scheduling (DRS). Essentially, by not using shared storage, you’re leaving money on the table.

Historically, SANs provided shared storage to multiple hypervisor hosts. However, times have changed. StarWind Virtual SAN is the “software replaces hardware” for SAN. Now, you can enjoy all the benefits of a SAN without the costs and complexity of owning one.

Employee collaboration generates a vast amount of data, such as files and documents, which are essential for any business. These files require quick and stable access to ensure smooth business operations. However, issues like slow transfer rates, unexpected downtimes, and operational inefficiencies can severely impact internal communication and collaboration.

StarWind Virtual SAN addresses these challenges by offering highly available NFS and SMB file sharing services to strengthen your file server infrastructure. For file management and storage, StarWind Virtual SAN provides a reliable, high-performance environment that ensures fast file access, scalability, and secure collaboration.

Historically, virtual machines were used to run and store applications developed by R&D teams. However, VMs are cumbersome and inefficient for software development, as they take longer to boot and consume more resources, as they include a complete OS image. Containers, in contrast, are more efficient, using the host machine’s OS capabilities and containing only the necessary software binaries and libraries.

While containers are limited in storage options, with NFS storage being most common, they often require fast and persistent storage access. StarWind Virtual SAN delivers fast, replicated storage for containers, ensuring maximum performance for containerized applications.

Modern businesses rely heavily on IT, with data as the cornerstone of operations. Databases store this data in a structured format, making constant accessibility crucial for business continuity. Server hardware or software failures can disrupt access to business-critical data, underscoring the need for technology that enhances performance and minimizes downtime. Achieving high availability for large-scale databases can be complex and costly. While native database replication with clustering and failover is an option, it’s not always efficient or affordable. StarWind Virtual SAN efficiently replicates data at high speed, boosting database availability while reducing licensing costs through more affordable (or even free) licenses.