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MFA Downgrade Attacks: Good to know.
Short article on MFA downgrade attacks; provides the basics on what it is and how to defend. Good to know for considering your own policies and processes when folks lose devices. https://www.scworld.com/perspective/why-mfa-downgrade-attacks-could-be-the-next-ai-security-crisisPure Report Podcast - Nutanix and Pure
Join industry experts Don Poorman and Erin Stevens as we unpack the latest trends in virtualization strategies and why the timing is perfect for a new approach, and how Nutanix, with its AHV hypervisor, is well positioned with Pure to deliver a solution designed from the ground up for high-performance and enterprise scale. This episode explores the "what" and "how" of the jointly engineered Pure and Nutanix solution, detailing how Nutanix AHV hosts can leverage Pure FlashArray for shared storage, offering an apples-to-apples replacement for traditional setups. We'll cover the details around joint integrations, including the NVMe/TCP connection between Nutanix and Pure FlashArray, and how VMs are managed through Nutanix Prism for a granular vVols-like experience. Learn about the specific workloads and use cases this solution targets, particularly environments needing a balance of computing and networking, and those with high transactional database demands.
9Views0likes0CommentsNVMe-TCP + VMware Design Questions
Q1: In a medium - large datacenter (ie anticipated growth to 500 hosts), would it be a problem to use large subnets (ie 2 x /23 or /22's) to place the initiators + target IPs? All our existing nvme-tcp deployments (which we're having great success with btw) use 2 x /24's, which provides more than enough capacity for the array + a decent sized cluster. But now we're entering into the realms of multiple flasharrays (ie 3 or 4 in a single site) and hundreds of hosts - we'll quickly exhaust a /24 range. Q2: In this site, where we have say 2 x FA-X's an 2 x FA-C's, is it valid to present datastores from all of these arrays over nvme-tcp to a single cluster? With each array / datastore cluster being accessed using the same initiators on the same layer 2's? At what point does it get silly and I need to draw a line and segregate environments? Q3: Is there a capacity limit to the number of client hosts I can have on an array / mapping storage to? (nvm - I think I found the answer to that - looks like it's 1000 nqn's on pretty much all X and C arrays)84Views1like4CommentsIntroducing Pure Storage Data Stream for AI Data Readiness
Cool news to share from Pure's presence at NVIDIA GTC this week - the announcement of a new solution - Pure Storage Data Stream - that accelerates data readiness by automating and speeding up the ingestion, transformation, and optimization of data for enterprise AI pipelines. "Data Stream is a GPU-centric AI-powered, integrated hardware and software stack built for data readiness to automate and accelerate the ingestion, transformation, and optimization of data for enterprise AI pipelines. It is a core component of Pure Storage Data Platform built for enterprise inference use cases, using the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, a comprehensive, single-appliance, jointly engineered infrastructure stack tailored for AI inference via generative AI applications." Register for a preview here: https://www.pure.ai/data-stream.html Blog announcement: https://blog.purestorage.com/products/driving-the-future-of-ai-data-readiness-pure-storage-data-stream/24Views0likes0CommentsPure Protect - What Do I Need For Initial Setup With FlashArray?
Gathering the details needed for installation, and reviewing the steps before hand, are an important part of any implementation. With Pure Protect v2.6, there are a few details to review and gather to ensure your deployment goes smoothly. Review the Quick Start Guide on the Pure1 Support Portal Review and verify or modify your firewall rules to support Pure Protect communication & workflows Create a vCenter user in each vCenter you will be connecting as a Site, which should be at least 2. You may use an administrative service account, or a limited role service account as defined in our vCenter Roles/Permissions document on the Pure1 Support Portal Verify that vSphere/vCenter is at v 7.0 or higher Verify that any FlashArrays that will be managed are at 6.6.3 or higher. Releases below 6.6.3 are not supported. Use the Pure1 NDU service for a quick, easy, and painless upgrade! Connect the FlashArrays that will be used in source/target pairs. Best Practice details for configuring FlashArray replication should be reviewed, and reach out to your Systems Engineer or Principal Technologist if you have any questions. Complete the Pure Protect Pre-Install Checklist - reach out to your Cyber Resilience FSA and/or Systems Engineer for a copy with the full details. Details of the Pre-Install checklist needed for initial Site setup are here. Additional may be needed for configuration of Policies, Groups, and Plans. For Each FlashArray: Management IP Address & API Token. If you create an API token with an expiration, you will need to remember to rotate the token in the Pure Protect Site Configuration before it expires. For Each vCenter: Site Name DRaaS VM Management IP Address & DRaaS VM name Subnet Mask & Default Gateway Domain name DNS Server Quota (if also using non-FlashArray replication) We look forward to hearing how you are using Pure Protect!AI Security Alert: The "Unknowable Unknowns" Threatening Your Data
Autonomous AI is now taking action in enterprise environments, but we’re trying to secure them by applying unpredictable systems with old, static rules. This gap creates massive risk, with merely just one AI error potentially causing catastrophic cascading failures. In this article: Why Designing for 'Unknowable Unknowns' is the Only Viable Strategy for Agentic AI, CEO of RockCyber and a contributor to a new OWASP report on AI security, Rock Lambros, was interviewed on how to navigate this new AI landscape. The OWASP report contributor states the solution is resilience: design for "unknowable unknowns" and move security "inside the loop" with continuous controls. So we ask the question: As AI gains autonomy, what is the biggest security risk you see affecting your data storage in the next two years? Click through to read the entire article above and let us know your thoughts around it in the comments below!19Views0likes0Comments💡 New Pure360 Walkthrough: Using FlashArray File Services as a Veeam Backup Repository
Hey everyone — I've got a new Pure360 technical walkthrough that answers a question we hear a LOT! “Can I use an SMB share from FlashArray as a Veeam backup repository?” ✅ Short answer: Yes, you can. And in this demo, we show exactly how to set it up step by step. You’ll see how to: Configure FlashArray File Services to present an SMB share Create the right export and quota policies Add that share as a Veeam Backup & Replication repository Verify your configuration by running a backup job and seeing data written directly to FlashArray It’s a quick but detailed walkthrough for anyone managing Veeam environments who wants to take advantage of FlashArray’s performance and simplicity. 🎥 Check out the full video on Pure360 to see the process in action. Have you set up FlashArray File Services as a Veeam repo in your own environment? Drop your experience or tips below — we’d love to hear how you’re integrating Pure with your backup workflows! -Jasonrelationship between clusters and host groups
Due to circumstances beyond my control, over time and several upgrades of vSphere, there is no longer any commonality between the clusters in vSphere and what I see as host groups in the FlashArrays. So, my question is - does the API figure things out one way or another OR is my assumption that in the ideal world the clusters of hosts in VMware should match the host group names and such in Pure land? Basically some folks played shell games and since the zoning allowed it, lots of things don't line up like I once had them. I am unsure of the best way to make them sane again. thanks!92Views1like7Comments🔶 New Pure360 Demo Video: Why Architecture Matters for Your Data Protection Strategy
In the world of enterprise IT, protecting your organization’s data isn’t getting any easier. Between sprawling virtual environments, hybrid cloud decisions, and the constant evolution of threats, stitching together point solutions simply isn’t enough. That’s why architecture matters — especially when it comes to your storage and backup strategy. In our latest Pure360 demo video, Principal Technologist Allynz (Zane Allyn) dives into how Pure Storage and Veeam create a unified architecture that transforms the way you think about data protection on VMware. You’ll learn how the tight integration between Pure, Veeam, and VMware enables: Smarter snapshot and backup orchestration Instant, application-consistent recovery across multiple scenarios High-performance operations that don’t impact production workloads Seamless extension of data protection into your DR site This isn’t about tools—it’s about an architecture built for resilience, automation, and efficiency across your environment. 🎥 Watch the full video now on the Pure360 demo site: VIDEO Join the discussion below — how is your team rethinking data protection architecture in the face of modern challenges? -Jason