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Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has prompted many Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to reconsider their virtualization infrastructure, especially for virtual machine management and vSAN storage. This shift has led to a growing interest in open-source alternatives that offer more control and cost-efficiency. Exploring Open-Source Virtualization Platforms For many service providers, Linux … Key Considerations for a Cloud and Virtualization Technology Stack

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud infrastructure, the demand for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective storage solutions continues to grow. The hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) has emerged as a compelling approach to meet these demands, offering a unified platform that integrates compute, storage, and networking resources. StorPool Storage, by supporting both HCI or a traditional storage model,  … Unlocking Efficiency and Scalability in a Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Forbes Technology Council Article with Boyan Ivanov of StorPool Storage. “The tide raises all boats” “Trend is your friend” In both life and business I like to think in terms of fundamental or master trends driving the market at any given point in time. This is important, because strategy and timing are vastly dependent on … Master Trends Driving Enterprise IT Infrastructure Today

In the realm of information technology, change is a constant companion. As IT teams seek more cost-effective and flexible solutions, the migration from VMware to KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) has gained traction. This evolution goes beyond software choices; it extends to critical elements like block data storage, redefining how organizations approach virtualization and data management. … Migrating from VMware to KVM: The Right Data Storage Matters

Business applications are complex beasts filled with interdependencies, and feedback loops, and performance bottlenecks that are not always fully understood. When failures happen, there is always a scramble to figure out what went wrong, how to fix it, and, critically, how to prevent it from happening again. To get their heads around these systems and … IT Resilience Challenges: Understanding the Real Issues at-Hand

StorPool’s team is excited to support the OpenNebula community again and sponsor the OpenNebulaCon2023. The three-day virtual event is scheduled for June 20-22, 2023, and will gather OpenNebula architects, engineers, and technology leaders in engaging presentations and discussions, as well as hands-on activities and direct conversations with the experts. About the OpenNebulaCon2023 OpenNebulaCon2023 is the … StorPool Storage – Sponsor at OpenNebulaCon2023

What is KVM? KVM or Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is an open-source virtualization technology built into Linux®. Specifically, KVM lets you turn Linux into a hypervisor that allows a host machine to run multiple, isolated virtual environments called guests or virtual machines (VMs). These virtual machines are supported across a huge range of licensed and … StorPool Users are Migrating to KVM

At StorPool, we spend a lot of time listening to our customers and prospects. And one of the things that they tend to go on about is how the traditional Storage Area Network (SAN) model, even with very good arrays, just doesn’t work for them at scale whether they are building a public, private or … Eight Ways Traditional SAN Architecture is Failing at Scale

Storage Field Day 25 took place on March 22–23, 2023, and gathered industry leaders and storage analysts in an exciting 2-day meet up with technical presentations. StorPool Storage participated in the event, and our team showcased our storage platform, its capabilities, and improvements. Watch now the recordings of the presentation. Solving difficult storage problems one … StorPool presents at Storage Field Day 25 – Video Recordings