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Show Notes
In this episode, we deep dive into two major shakeups in the tech world—one from the world of data storage and protection, and another from virtualization heavyweight VMware.
🔹 StoneFly’s Game-Changing Storage Innovations
- Advanced SAN, NAS, and S3 object-compatible solutions
- Immutable snapshots & ransomware-proof data recovery
- AES 256-bit encryption, intelligent tiering, and flash caching
- Air-gapped backups and patented security architecture
- Real-time mirroring for high availability
- Centralized UI for managing up to 128 nodes
- DCIG “Top 5” Awards in SAN, NAS & Object Storage
- Limited-time offers: $10 secure backups & $700 70TB appliance
🔹 VMware's Unexpected U-Turn on Free ESXi offerings
- Broadcom revives the free version of ESXi quietly
- Why the change? Exploring potential reasons and impact
- Competitor pressure: Nutanix, Platform9, Proxmox & KVM
- Broader strategy shifts under Broadcom
- VMware’s legal battles and licensing controversies
Whether you're scaling enterprise storage or tinkering with test labs, this episode is packed with insights and developments that matter.
👉 Explore more: stonefly.com | Contact: [email protected]
Topics
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