Getting Started with Pure Storage Fusion: A Quick Guide to Unified Fleet Management
One of the most powerful updates in the Pure Storage ecosystem is the ability to federate arrays into a unified fleet with Fusion. Whether you're scaling out infrastructure or simplifying operations across data centers, Fusion makes multi-array management seamless—and the setup process is refreshingly simple.
Here’s a quick walkthrough to get your fleet up and running:
🔹 Step 1: Create or Join a Fleet
From the Fleet Management tab in the Purity UI, you can either create a new fleet or join an existing one.
- Creating a fleet? Just assign a memorable name and generate a one-time fleet key.
- This key acts like a secure handshake, ensuring that only authorized arrays can join.
🔹 Step 2: Add Arrays to the Fleet
On each array you want to bring into the fold:
- Select Join Fleet, enter the fleet name, and paste in the fleet key.
- Once verified, the array becomes part of your managed fleet.
🔹 Step 3: Manage as One
With federation complete, you now have a single, unified control plane.
- Any array in the fleet can serve as your management entry point—configure, monitor, and operate across the entire environment from one location.
This capability is a big leap forward for simplifying scale and operations—especially for hybrid cloud or multi-site environments. If you're testing it out, I’d love to hear how it's working for you or what use cases you're solving.
