Virtual SAN is up there with the big boys.
Overall Satisfaction with StarWind Virtual SAN
I write this from a value-added reseller (VAR) point of view, StarWind Virtual SAN provides us a number of benefits:StarWind Virtual SAN is a cost-effective solution, as it does not require additional licensing costs. This can help VARs to offer competitive pricing to their customers.StarWind Virtual SAN is a highly flexible solution, as it can be deployed on physical servers or on top of virtual machines running on hypervisors such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. This allows VARs to offer a solution that can be tailored to the specific needs of their customers.
- A choice of block or file storage protocols
- Data compression
- Repurpose hardware for Virtual SAN (i.e. I don't need new hardware to run this appliance).
- snapshops
- Always excellent customer and technical support
- Geo location could be better, for example site mirroring for DR purposes.
- The deduplication feature could also be stronger
- StarWind Virtual SAN fills a gap for our clients who cant justify the expensive hardware from Nutanix / HPE etc.
- Virtual SAN offers an opportunity repurpose hardware or use non-badged hardware for a very high-end storage solution.
On performance vs cost StarWind fills a spot.
Do you think StarWind Virtual SAN delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with StarWind Virtual SAN's feature set?
Yes
Did StarWind Virtual SAN live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of StarWind Virtual SAN go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy StarWind Virtual SAN again?
Yes