Using FlashArray Volume Snapshots with Microsoft SQL Server
FlashArray volume snapshots are an amazing tool for any DBA/DBRE managing SQL Server. You can use them to: Instantly recover from user errors or ransomware attacks Create rapid dev/test copies without full restores Offload CHECKDB to another host to avoid production performance hits Refresh reporting environments on demand Seed Always On availability groups faster, without large full backups Enable point-in-time recovery when paired with SQL log backups And the best part? Snapshots on FlashArray are: Immutable Space-efficient Fast to create and restore Fully automatable through the REST API or SDK tools! I worked very closely with our SQL Server field super stars (Anthony Nocentino, Andrew Pruski and Andrew Yun) on a white paper going VERY deep into the architecture and how to. It includes everything from crash- vs. application-consistent snapshots, to step-by-step restore and cloning procedures, to using SQL Server 2022’s new T-SQL snapshot backup. Did we miss anything ? Let us know!New SQL Server with Pure Storage Reference Architecture!
We have a new SQL Server with Pure Storage Reference Architecture! It’s been out for a few months, but this is a great start to your journey to a simpler, high-performance database environment! This reference architecture shows how to: Consolidate transactional and analytical SQL Server workloads using FlashArray Use FlashBlade for rapid, parallel T-SQL backups to file or object storage Enable zero-downtime operations with ActiveCluster and near-synchronous replication via ActiveDR With this RA you will find detailed technical guidance for storage provisioning for SQL Server databases on Windows or Linux as well as best practice guidence on how to take the best advantage of the primary storage layer. Check out the full reference architecture here: Optimizing SQL Server Operations and Scale with Pure Storage (PDF) Have feedback, use cases to share, or questions about implementation? Please reach out!
Purity FA 6.6.10* Introduces Better Data Security
Purity FA 6.6.10 introduces better data security by auditing file access. This means for all SMB and NFS shares, all access events can be captured and recorded to a local file or sent to a remote CIS log server. Check out the Pure Storage //Launch Round-Up for August! Have more questions? We’re all ears!Are you planning to implement vSphere 8 U1 on FlashArray?
Are you planning to implement vSphere 8 U1 on FlashArray? Why or why not? Have you heard? NVMe over Fabrics with VMware Virtual Volumes - “with VMware vSphere 8 U1, FlashArray is now validated with support for Virtual Volumes (vVols) when using NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) FC/TCP. Check it out here!Self-Service Upgrades = Full Control!
For those of you who have already tried Self-Service Upgrades (SSU) for FlashArray™, what were (are) the biggest challenges you encounter in managing your fleet’s upgrades? Whether you’re running multiple upgrades in parallel or just handling one at a time, it’s all in your hands! Check it out.What’s the worst storage-related horror story you’ve encountered?
Pure Storage is redefining storage with capacity-optimized all-flash solutions. Say goodbye to compromising on speed or scalability! We’ve all had moments where slow storage caused an ‘uh-oh’ situation. What’s the worst storage-related horror story you’ve encountered? Check out this blog for all the details on how this innovation can power up your data infrastructure and more.FlashArray//C20 - Innovation to the Edge
Are you looking to extend your storage capabilities to smaller, distributed environments without sacrificing reliability or performance? The wait is over. Pure Storage is taking innovation to the edge with the FlashArray//C20! Check out the details here! Do you have any follow up questions? Drop them below👇
