The last few years have seen the hypervisor market enter a period of change. What started as Broadcom's acquisition of VMware in late 2023 has become a catalyst for the most significant shift in enterprise virtualization technology in over a decade. Today, IT leaders face a reality where the perpetual VMware licenses are gone, replaced by subscription models and [...]
This informative white paper explores everything you need to know about the VM import feature within StorMagic SvHCI, our hyperconverged infrastructure software. StorMagic SvHCI VM import is a purpose-built tool designed to simplify and automate the import of virtual machines (VMs) from VMware vSphere environments over to the SvHCI platform. It provides a seamless, guided workflow that turns what is [...]
Software-defined storage (SDS) is a form of storage virtualization. It significantly improves the simplicity and flexibility of data storage management by introducing a software layer, independent from the physical storage hardware (i.e. disks and SSDs).
Full-stack hyperconverged infrastructure StorMagic SvHCI is a full-stack hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software solution. It combines virtualized storage with a StorMagic hypervisor, virtualized networking, and management components. SvHCI includes 24x7x365 StorMagic Platinum support for the entire HCI stack. SvHCI is reliable and simple, and provides HCI at a lower cost, making it the ideal solution for a variety of use [...]
In a quiet room, an IT administrator launches a dozen virtual machines (VMs) on a screen. There are no towers or cables in sight, just virtualization, where all physical machines are within a virtual environment, as opposed to a physical one. At the center of it all lies the hypervisor. A piece of software that enables a physical computer to [...]
This informative white paper explores everything you need to know about the VM snapshots feature within StorMagic SvHCI, our hyperconverged infrastructure software. Snapshots in SvHCI enable administrators to quickly revert (i.e. rollback) to a previous state of the virtual machine (VM) in case of system failures, software misconfigurations, data corruption, malware, or application errors. It serves as a short-term [...]
Should I stay, or should I go now? Should I stay, or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble And if I stay, it will be double So come on and let me know… Many organizations are considering a move away from VMware, but some hesitate after hearing the numbers. Gartner reports that migrating 2,000 or [...]
Broadcom’s overhaul of VMware’s licensing model marked a shift in the hyperconverged infrastructure landscape. Before the late 2023 announcement, the vendor served as a steady and reliable provider for countless IT infrastructures, but many businesses are now looking for alternatives to VMware thanks to changing licensing and the introduction of subscription-based plans. The new model encourages businesses into multi-year contracts, [...]
The Broadcom overhaul of its VMware licensing structure signaled a major transformation in how businesses procure and manage VMware solutions. The move, which swept away the familiar comfort of a perpetual license and replaced it with a subscription-based model, wasn’t just a minor pivot for Broadcom. It was part of a greater change within the industry heavyweight’s strategic direction while [...]
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has reshaped today’s hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) market, pushing businesses to reconsider their reliance on VMware's HCI software due to concerns around pricing, support, and product direction. With the HCI market estimated to grow at a CAGR of 23.5% from 2024 to 2030, it's no surprise that VMware alternatives are rapidly gaining traction. As organizations seek greater [...]
Join us for an exciting webinar detailing the new features and product updates for StorMagic SvHCI 2.0! Find out exactly why and how we’ve added our great new features, including a detailed explanation of our key new product updates: Snapshots Edge Control, our Management Tool VM Import from VMware And many more Whether you simply want to discover more [...]
We’re excited to announce StorMagic SvHCI 2.0. The latest updates to our hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software provide greater simplicity and enterprise-grade reliability, with the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in today’s HCI market. Learn more about the latest product updates within our new infographic below. The Key New Features of SvHCI 2.0 VM-level Snapshots: Get crash-consistent recovery snapshots that [...]
The StorMagic SvHCI Technical Overview is the definitive white paper in providing a complete picture of SvHCI’s capabilities and deployment options. Explore the ways in which SvHCI can be leveraged to deliver full-stack hyperconverged infrastructure on one or two nodes at each location. Obtain an overview of the benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure compared to traditional architecture and get a better [...]
This DCIG Competitive Intelligence Report examines the differences between VMware vSAN and StorMagic SvSAN, offering a comparison of the two solutions and an assessment on their capability for edge computing use cases.
Server virtualization divides a single physical server into multiple virtual ones, each running its own operating system and applications. This means different operating systems and applications can run on a single physical server because it has been divided. Put simply, it’s a physical server split into virtual parts. With server virtualization, a single physical server can host lots of virtual [...]
This recorded webinar explores the findings from analyst firm DCIG’s report, "2024-25 DCIG Top 5 VMware vSphere Alternatives SMB/Edge Edition". CEO and Principal Analyst at DCIG, Jerome Wendt, joins James Clarke and Mark Christie from StorMagic to discuss his analysis of the market. About the Webinar In this webinar, Jerome discusses his pivotal DCIG report that evaluates 15 hyperconverged infrastructure [...]
The debate between agent and agentless backup is an ongoing discussion. In most cases, users choose agentless, but a deeper exploration reveals that changing between the two approaches might not be as difficult as it seems. In fact, an agent-based approach has just as many features. Let’s dive deeper into the two concepts to understand why. What is Agent-based Backup? [...]
The hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) market is changing. Many businesses are moving away from popular solutions like VMware vSphere. Changing licensing, costs, concerns about vendor lock-in, and the need for greater flexibility drive this shift. Businesses are increasingly seeking alternatives offering performance, flexibility, and more cost-effective pricing models. These options empower companies to build IT environments that better align with their [...]
This DCIG Competitive Intelligence Report examines the differences between VMware vSAN and StorMagic SvSAN, offering a comparison of the two solutions and an assessment on their capability for edge computing use cases.
StorMagic introduce su nueva solución SvHCI. Una solución de Stack completo diseñado para el Edge, ROBO, y entornos remotos. Te invitamos a ver este Webinar para aprender más de nuestra nueva solución. Acerca de SvHCI StorMagic SvHCI es una solución de infraestructura hiperconvergente de pila completa (Stack) diseñada específicamente para entornos remotos y de borde, incluidas PYMES, ROBO y [...]
We’re excited to announce the launch of StorMagic SvHCI, the most cost-effective HCI solution for the edge. Let’s explore the key features and benefits of SvHCI, and what makes it ideal for the edge and small and medium businesses (SMBs). What is SvHCI? SvHCI is an integrated hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution built upon SvSAN technology. Users can build cost-effective HCI [...]
The hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) vendor landscape is changing, and it’s the perfect opportunity for businesses to explore new, cost-effective, and dependable solutions. It’s predicted that by 2029, the existing 30% of non-VMware full-stack HCI installed base will increase to 60%. This is in response to the challenges of SMB or ROBO IT environments and edge computing, which increasingly require purpose-built [...]
Been keeping up with the news lately? If so, you'll already be aware that the VMware acquisition by Broadcom was officially completed late last year. As we all predicted, this has created significant disruption, resulting in significant layoffs, changes to the structure and cost of licenses for their 500,000+ existing customers, and the closure of VMware’s partner program. Many [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of Information Technology (IT), the role of virtualization has become indispensable, and at the heart of this transformative technology lie hypervisors. Also known as virtual machine monitors, hypervisors play a pivotal role in enabling the creation and management of multiple virtual environments on a single physical server. As organizations increasingly seek to optimize resource utilization, enhance [...]
Virtualized storage, or storage virtualization, is a technological concept developed within the past few decades. It enables organizations to remove the traditional boundaries of physical storage devices, by abstracting the disks and drives, and presenting them as a single, centralized pool of storage capacity.
Downtime, cost, and performance are massively important factors for companies today when it comes to choosing IT infrastructure and solutions. Thanks to physical SANs and legacy IT hardware filling up floor space, adding complexity, and cutting heavily into department budgets, many organizations have switched to a virtualized environment. Doing so benefits users greatly by enabling the hyperconvergence of compute, networking [...]
StorMagic has joined the Nutanix Elevate Technology Alliance Partner Program, and our encryption key management solution, SvKMS, has been validated with Nutanix data encryption and their AHV hypervisor. What Does This Mean? SvKMS has been named a Nutanix Ready validated solution, for customers looking to implement a third party key manager with Nutanix built-in encryption, or that want to operate [...]
Many of today’s organizations are modernizing their traditional IT infrastructure, in an effort to save money, improve performance, and reduce downtime. They are taking steps to virtualize their environments by replacing their clunky, physical IT equipment, with virtualized systems that enable the hyperconvergence of compute, networking, and storage resources. Storage virtualization enables the pooling of physical storage from multiple storage [...]