Posted by Michael Rakitin on June 4, 2026
How to check ISCSI paths on Windows Server, VMware ESXI and Proxmox

This article explains how to check StarWind HA devices’ state, make sure that iSCSI sessions are connected, and validate path health across three major platforms: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and Proxmox VE.   Learn More

Posted by Michael Rakitin on March 21, 2026
Updating StarWind x Proxmox SAN Integration Services During a Proxmox VE 8 to 9 Upgrade

This article describes how to upgrade a Proxmox VE 8 cluster configured with StarWind VSAN to Proxmox VE 9, while maintaining storage availability and updating the StarWind x Proxmox SAN Integration Services after the upgrade. 

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Posted by Michael Rakitin on October 29, 2025
Adjusting Chunk Size for StarWind Devices in Proxmox

This article explains how to modify the thin_pool_chunk_size parameter in Proxmox when creating StarWind devices larger than 16 TB. Adjusting this value ensures stable operation and proper allocation of large volumes within the LVM thin pool.  Learn More

Posted by Michael Rakitin on April 10, 2025
Antivirus Exclusions for StarWind VSAN-based Clusters

This article outlines recommended antivirus exclusions and provides basic guidance to ensure stable performance and proper operation of StarWind VSAN-based clusters.
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Posted by Michael Rakitin on May 17, 2024
How to provision physical storage to StarWind Virtual SAN Controller Virtual Machine

This article provides information about provision physical storage to StarWind Virtual SAN Controller Virtual Machine.
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Posted by Michael Rakitin on December 21, 2023
How to configure Automated Storage Tiering using Microsoft Storage Spaces

This article guides to configure Automated Storage Tiering using Microsoft Storage Spaces.
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Posted by Michael Rakitin on August 17, 2023
StarWind VSAN CVM. User permissions required for StarWind vCenter plugin

This article provides a list of the user privileges required for the proper work of the StarWind vCenter plugin.
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Posted by Michael Rakitin on January 16, 2023
How to change Synchronization Journal settings for StarWind HA devices

This article guides how to change Synchronization Journal Settings for StarWind HA devices.
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Posted by Michael Rakitin on June 14, 2022
Changing, adding and disabling L1 cache – VSAN for vSphere

This article provides guidance on his article provides step-by-step guidance on changing and disabling L1 cache on the HA device on VSAN for vSphere.
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Posted by Michael Rakitin on July 26, 2021
How to move a Virtual Machine to Microsoft Failover Cluster

This article provides guidance about steps on how to move virtual machine files to the cluster storage and add the virtual machine to the cluster.
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