Windows Server Software-Defined

Howard on HCI: A Faster Path to Hybrid Cloud with Azure Stack HCI

When Microsoft introduced Storage Spaces Direct with Windows Server 2016, I was really excited about Microsoft’s entry into hyper-converged infrastructure. No longer were IT administrators tied to purchasing expensive and proprietary SANs. They could now use industry-standard interconnects, x86 servers, and local drives. Microsoft promised simplicity, high performance, easy scalability, simpler operations, and lower costs … Howard on HCI: A Faster Path to Hybrid Cloud with Azure Stack HCI

Windows Server 2019 Is Almost Here! Let’s Take a Look at Some of the Most Important, New Features.

It’s been almost two years since the release of Windows Server 2016 with Storage Spaces Direct hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), and nearly six years since the release of Windows Server 2012 with Storage Spaces. A lot has happened since then. We at DataON have an amazing relationship with Microsoft. DataON was the first vendor certified for … Windows Server 2019 Is Almost Here! Let’s Take a Look at Some of the Most Important, New Features.

DataON Helps Windows Server Make Hyper-Converged Infrastructure a Boring Commodity

Many companies are interested in hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) because it promises simplicity, flexibility, and low operating costs. Transparency Market Research estimates the global market value for HCI at $31 billion by 2025 and is potentially the biggest growth area for server vendors. HCI is enabled by software, not hardware design, so it’s easy for anyone … DataON Helps Windows Server Make Hyper-Converged Infrastructure a Boring Commodity

Customer Story: Youth Villages Chooses a WSSD-Compliant Solution for Cheaper, Faster Storage

Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization that helps emotionally troubled children and their families live successfully. They chose a Windows Server 2016 solution with DataON servers that is compliant with the WSSD program to replace an overextended, expensive storage area network. With a solution that takes full advantage of Storage Spaces Direct, Youth Villages slashed … Customer Story: Youth Villages Chooses a WSSD-Compliant Solution for Cheaper, Faster Storage