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Accelerate Teaser - VMware -> OpenStack
Big changes are afoot in the Virtualization world with the introduction of Broadcom's new licensing model for VMware. People are looking at how to move from VMware to another visrtualization platform. At Accelerate in Las Vegas, 2025, we will be showcasing a new feature in OpenStack that will allow you to seamlessly migrate VMware guests that currently exist on a Pure Storage FlashArray, either in a datastore or as a vVol, directly into OpenStack. Using a simple process, sometimes only requiring one step, your VMware guests can be made availble in your OpenStack cluster. As part of this Accelerate FlashTalk we will demonstrate this process using manual, GUI-based methods, and also using full automation with Ansible. If you are interested in this, make sure you register for Accelerate in Las Vegas, June 17-19.
VASA Provider 2.0.0 is now completely certified and
VASA Provider 2.0.0 is now completely certified and supported with Purity//FA 6.2 and 6.3. • https://support.purestorage.com/Solutions/VMware_Platform_Guide/Release_Notes_for_VMware_Solutions/What's_New_with_VASA_Provider_Version_2.0.0|What's new with VASA Provider 2.0.0? • https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/detail.php?deviceCategory=vvols&productid=55128&deviceCategory=vvols&details=1&partner=399&page=1&display_interval=10&sortColumn=Partner&sortOrder=Asc|VMware Compatibility Guide posting for VASA Provider 2.0.0 Here are the big updates for VASA provider 2.0.0 • Increased Object Scale Limits • Updated VASA Architecture • Improved VASA Performance ◦ Managed Snapshot Performance Improvements • Updated Storage Policy Based Management (SPBM) Capabilities • Support for Thick Provisioned vVols vVols is now fully supported for all FlashArray models for vSphere 6.7 and 7.0 on Purity//FA 6.2 and 6.3. Recommended versions to upgrade to for full support are Purity//FA 6.2.8+ or Purity//FA 6.3.1+ depending on if 6.2 or 6.3 is desired.
We've got a couple webinars coming up from the Solutions
We've got a couple webinars coming up from the Solutions team. July 14th - https://my.vmug.com/s/community-event?id=a1Y4x0000002GgzEAE&_zs=27nNk1&_zl=BpmR8|vVols Managed Snapshot Deep Dive (VMUG Webinar) July 21st - https://www.purestorage.com/resources/webinars/happy-to-have-dr-webinar.html|You need DR, but when you do you'll be happy you have it (VMware + Pure Storage Disaster Recovery Deep Dive Techtalk) The managed snapshot deep dive for vVols should be pretty great, but we'll cover some vVols related stuff in the DR deep dive as well.
We’re headed to VMUG Connect 2025 in St. Louis!
Pure Storage is excited to be exhibiting at VMUG Connect 2025! 📍 Booth #108 | 📆 April 23–25 | 📌 Hilton at the Ballpark Don’t miss David Stevens’ session: 📆 April 24 at 3:30 PM – “Elevating VMware Cloud Foundation with Pure Storage FlashArray” We look forward to connecting with you! #myVMUG #VMUGConnect Event Registration: Use the code CONNECT10 for 10% off registration fees.
