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PS SAPHANA Toolkit - error running ps_saphana_cfg_check
Hi everyone, I'm having trouble running the ps_saphana_cfg_check command for checking/applying the best practices on a freshly installed baremetal SUSE 15 SP5 (HPE DL380 Gen11). Can anyone push me in the correct direction? # python3 --version Python 3.6.15 # openssl version OpenSSL 1.1.1l 24 Aug 2021 SUSE release 150500.15.4 # cat /etc/os-release NAME="SLES" VERSION="15-SP5" VERSION_ID="15.5" PRETTY_NAME="SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5" ID="sles" ID_LIKE="suse" ANSI_COLOR="0;32" CPE_NAME="cpe:/o:suse:sles:15:sp5" # systemd-detect-virt none # rpm -ivh ps_saphana_toolkit-0.0.1-1.x86_64.rpm Preparing... ################################# [100%] Updating / installing... 1:ps_saphana_toolkit-0.0.1-1 ################################# [100%] # ps_saphana_cfg_check systemd-detect-virt: /tmp/_MEI7s0YQK/libcrypto.so.1.1: version `OPENSSL_1_1_1' not found (required by /usr/lib/systemd/libsystemd-shared-249.so) the system is a VM on an unsupported platform Checking kernel IO parameters Traceback (most recent call last): File "ps_saphana_cfg_check.py", line 307, in <module> File "ps_saphana_cfg_check.py", line 89, in apply_recommended_settings AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'get' [24302] Failed to execute script ps_saphana_cfg_check Thanks in advance.38Views0likes5CommentsAWS Elastic VMware Service with Pure Storage Cloud Block Store (Webinar Overview)
This week's "Clear the Path to VMware in AWS" webinar was very insightful. I wrote a post about it on my blog. Here is the link: https://dmitrywashere.github.io/data/cloud/aws/evs/cbs/purestorage/2025/09/06/pure-vmware-aws.html Let me know your thoughts.Accelerate Breakout Replay: Pure Protect: Bringing Orchestration and Simplicity to Enterprise Cyber Resilience
Explore Pure Protect: simplify DR, cut costs, and boost cyber resilience with cloud-scale recovery and seamless security integration. Speakers: Suresh Madhu Chad Monteith Eric Simpson, Ark DOT https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/pure-protect-bringing-orchestration-and-simplicity-to-enterprise/6375807764112.html9Views0likes0CommentsAccelerate Breakout Replay: Pure Storage and VMware Core Storage Best Practices Deep Dive
Join this session to learn Pure Storage + VMware best practices. Get answers to "why" and deployment tips. Speakers: Alex Carver Jason Langer Trevin Hale, Columbia Sportswear https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/vmware-core-storage-best-practices-deep-dive/6375804979112.html13Views0likes0CommentsAccelerate Breakout Replay: Bridging the Gap: Empowering Infrastructure Technologists for Cloud Success
Learn how to bridge skills from on-premises to cloud. Build a roadmap to help infrastructure pros succeed in cloud operations. Speakers: Valerie Harrison Ken Hui Rodger Manning, Ford https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/empowering-infrastructure-technologists-for-cloud-success/6375806626112.html9Views0likes0CommentsAccelerate Breakout Replay: Who's Driving Virtualization? Navigating This New Landscape
Compare VMware, Hyper-V, AHV, and more. Learn why organizations switch hypervisors and how to manage multi-platform environments. Speakers: Zane Allyn Rob Quimby Joe Houghes https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/whos-driving-virtualization/6375799315112.html15Views0likes0CommentsWhy Hyper-V Still Deserves a Spot in Your Garage
Hyper-V may be more of the “municipal fleet pickup” compared to VMware’s “luxury sedan,” but Pure ensures enterprise-grade protection, performance, and operational consistency whichever road you choose. The Case for Hyper-V Familiarity: Built into Windows Server and tightly integrated with Active Directory, PowerShell, and Windows Admin Center, making it easy for Windows-skilled teams. Cost Efficiency: Often already licensed through Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, lowering marginal cost. Enterprise Features: Supports clustering, live migration, replication, and nested virtualization, with robust management via SCVMM or Windows Admin Center. Hybrid Extension: Fits naturally with Azure Stack HCI and Azure Arc for hybrid cloud and edge workloads. Key Considerations Before Switching Migration Challenges: Different VM formats, drivers, and integrations; workloads must be tested for performance and backup consistency. Day 2 Operations: Management differs from vCenter and relies more on SCVMM, Admin Center, and PowerShell. Data Protection: Needs review of RPO/RTO requirements; Pure provides snapshot, replication, and backup integrations. Workload Fit: Best for Windows-heavy shops; Linux-heavy or VMware-specific workloads may require compromises. Where Hyper-V Works Best Windows-centric organizations Cost-sensitive environments leveraging existing Microsoft licenses Teams skilled in PowerShell automation Environments extending into Azure Where Hyper-V Falls Short Complex Linux workloads VMware-trained teams not ready for Microsoft’s model Environments relying on VMware’s deep third-party ecosystem Pure Storage as a Co-Pilot Provides Hyper-V integrations such as: VSS and Volume Shadow Copy support Plug-ins for Windows Admin Center API ties with SCVMM and PowerShell Snapshots and replication built into Pure’s platform19Views0likes0CommentsCyber resilience news from last week
Here is a summary of some of the major events: Colt Technology Services: The UK-based telecommunications company, Colt, experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in a multi-day outage of some of its services, including hosting and its online platforms. The Warlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility, asserting they stole over a million documents. Security researchers suggest the attack may have exploited a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability. Workday Data Breach: Workday, a provider of human resources software, confirmed that some customer information was compromised in a social engineering attack. This incident is part of a broader campaign by the ShinyHunters threat group targeting companies' Salesforce instances by impersonating IT support staff via voice phishing. Other companies affected by this campaign include Air France and KLM. Manpower Data Breach: Staffing giant Manpower disclosed a data breach that affected nearly 145,000 individuals. The incident, which occurred in late 2024 but was disclosed this past week, was caused by a ransomware attack. US Justice Department Takedown: In a significant law enforcement action, the U.S. Department of Justice announced coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) ransomware group. This operation included the seizure of servers, domains, and over $1 million in cryptocurrency, dealing a critical blow to the group's infrastructure. N-able Vulnerabilities: Security researchers identified hundreds of internet-exposed N-able N-central instances that are unpatched and vulnerable to two recently disclosed exploits. These vulnerabilities, which N-able has since patched, have been added to CISA's catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities, making them a high-priority threat for ransomware actors.Accelerate Breakout Replay: What's New with VMware, Pure Storage, and You in 2025?
Explore Pure Storage + VMware in 2025: ActiveDR™, ActiveCluster™, vVols, NVMe-oF, NFS, and deep platform integrations. Speakers: Alex Carver David Stevens https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/whats-new-vmware-pure-you-2025/6375798298112.htmlAccelerate Breakout Replay: How the Pure Storage Platform Delivers Visibility and Resilience before, during, and after a Cyberattack
See how Pure Storage enhances visibility and resilience before, during, and after a cyberattack to strengthen your security posture. Speakers: Jason Walker Andy Stone https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/pure-storage-platform-delivers-visibility-resilience/6375799650112.html15Views1like0Comments