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Dmytro Malynka
Dmytro Malynka
StarWind Virtual SAN Product Manager. Dmytro is an expert in virtualization and storage systems, specializing in their design, deployment, and optimization.
Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • April 24, 2025

Snapshots vs. Backups: What’s the Difference?

Snapshots are great for quick rollbacks. Backups are your lifeline in a disaster. Don’t rely on one when you really need the other. 
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • March 20, 2025

NVMe over TCP: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Implementation Strategies

NVMe over TCP promises high-speed, low-latency storage over Ethernet without specialized hardware. We explore its practical applications, advantages, and limitations in modern IT infrastructure.
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • March 19, 2025

S3 Backup: Everything You Need to Know

AWS offers multiple ways to back up your S3 data, but not all of them are cost-effective or secure. Discover the best backup methods, storage class options, and expert tips in our latest guide. 
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • March 5, 2025

Failover and Failback: What are the differences?

Downtime can be a nightmare for any business. Understanding failover and failback mechanisms is key to a strong disaster recovery plan. In this article, we explore expert insights on ensuring business continuity and rapid recovery.
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • January 7, 2025

Oracle Virtual Box vs VMware Workstation vs QEMU

Oracle VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, or QEMU – which Type 2 Hypervisor suits you best? Explore their features and use cases in our in-depth comparison. 
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • December 24, 2024

Thick and Thin Provisioning: What’s the performance difference in the context of KVM qcow

Exploring Thick and Thin Provisioning in KVM? Discover the pros, cons, and performance impacts to find your perfect option.
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • December 12, 2024

Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server: An In-Depth Overview of Open-Source Virtualization and Data Protection

Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server offer a reliable solution for virtualized IT environments. Check out how this infrastructure works, along with its pros and cons.
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • November 7, 2024

RDMA: A Deep Dive into Remote Direct Memory Access

Dealing with latency and CPU load? RDMA might be the answer. It enables data to move directly between devices, bypassing traditional bottlenecks.
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Dmytro Malynka
  • Dmytro Malynka
  • February 10, 2023

StarWind SAN & NAS as Hardened Repository for Veeam B&R

Ransomware is a global threat, and the best answer to it is to have immutable backups. Veeam’s Hardened Backup Repository is an efficient and cost-effective solution, but it can require some effort to configure. StarWind simplifies the process, allowing you to easily set up an immutable backup repository with just a few clicks.
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