Ask us Everything About Storage for Databases
March 19 | Register Now! Got questions about running databases at scale? Get answers. This month we’re diving into databases—and how Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) helps infrastructure teams support modern, mission-critical workloads with less risk and operational overhead. You’ll get an overview of how our next-generation storage platform enables: Consistent performance and scale for AI-enabled database workloads Simpler, automated operations with Everpure Fusion™ presets and workload setups Built-in cyber resilience and high availability Predictable costs with non-disruptive upgrades Bring your questions for our experts, who are ready to discuss database use cases, deployment considerations, and how to modernize database infrastructure with confidence. Register Now!Spring is Calling, and so is Reds Baseball
I don't know about you, but I am more than ready for Spring; though I could definitely skip the rain. Wiping muddy dog paws after every walk is getting old! On the bright side, who else is ready for some Reds baseball? I have a few exciting updates and resources to share with the community: 🚀 PUG Meeting Update charles_sheppar and I are currently hard at work on the next PUG meeting. We can't share the specifics just yet, but we are planning something unique and fun for the community. Stay tuned! 🛡️ Strengthening Your Cyber Resilience Given the current geopolitical climate and the rise in cyber threats, now is the perfect time to audit your data protection. Features like SafeMode and Pure1 Security Assessments act as a resilient last line of defense. If you want to see these tools in action, we recently hosted an expert-led demo on building a foundation for cyber resilience. Watch the recording here: https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/the-foundations-of-cyber-resilience/6389889927112.html Questions? Reach out to your Everpure SE or partner for a deeper dive. 📅 Upcoming Events March 12: Nutanix Webinar Exploring virtualization alternatives? Nutanix is hosting a session tomorrow focused on simplifying IT operations and highlighting the Everpure partnership. https://event.nutanix.com/simplifyitandonprem March 19: Or perhaps you're interested in running virtual machines alongside containerized workloads within K8s clusters. If that's the case, join Greg McNutt and Sagar Srinivasa for Virtualization Reimagined: Inside the Everpure Journey. https://www.purestorage.com/events/webinars/virtualization-reimagined.html March 19: Ask Us Everything About Storage for Databases. Join experts Anthony Nocentino, Ryan Arsenault, and Don Poorman for a live Q&A session. https://www.purestorage.com/events/webinars/ask-us-everything-about-storage-for-databases.html March 24: Presets & Workloads for Consistent DB Environments. We’re extending the database conversation to discuss how Everpure helps you transition from "managing storage" to "managing data" through automated presets. https://www.purestorage.com/events/webinars/presets-and-workload-setups-for-consistent-database-environments.html
FlashBlade & SQL Server: Enterprise Scale Rapid Recovery
February 19 | Register now! SQL Server estates are continually growing, and traditional backup targets often become the primary bottleneck in failing to meet aggressive recovery time objectives. Stop managing backups and start orchestrating them. Explore how Pure Storage FlashBlade®, as part of the Enterprise Data Cloud, overcomes constraints through a scale-out architecture for rapid backup and recovery throughput. We will share baseline performance data, including restore speeds exceeding 100 TB/hr, and provide practical guidance on integrating FlashBlade with native T-SQL backup using SMB and S3 protocols. Key Takeaways: Operational simplicity: Uses policy templates to eliminate manual configuration and human error. Flexible multi-protocol integration: Advantages of using both SMB and S3-compatible object storage as native backup targets, including the use of multiple Virtual Interfaces (VIFs) to maximize throughput. Optimized performance tuning: Gain insights from real-world validation data on how to balance host CPU usage and compression (using ZSTD) to achieve the most efficient backup and restore windows for your environment. Register Now!Taking Snapshots of Databases on VMFS Datastores
Hey friends - hopefully you all are taking advantage of our snapshots for copy data management? Well, those of you who use VMDKs know that there's an extra headache thanks to the VMFS datastore layer. Fortunately, I've just published some new examples in our Github repository and have written up a solution overview on my blog! Check it out! https://sqlbek.wordpress.com/2026/01/08/taking-snapshots-of-databases-on-vmfs-datastores/ Github: Refresh VMFS VMDK(s) with Snapshot Point in Time Recovery – VMFS
No Downtime, No Surprises: Best Practices to De-Risk Oracle Database Storage
December 4 | Register Now! Modernizing Oracle database infrastructure is essential for performance and agility, but legacy storage often turns upgrades, migrations, and refreshes into high-risk projects. In this session, discover how organizations are eliminating those risks with infrastructure designed for continuous availability, predictable costs, and simplified operations. Key takeaways: Keep Oracle environments online during upgrades and migrations with resilient, non-disruptive infrastructure. Recover instantly from outages or data loss to maintain business continuity. Simplify backup, recovery, and cloning for faster test and dev cycles. Ensure consistent performance and scalability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. Register Now!Non-disruptive DR Testing with SQL Server and ActiveDR
October 28 | Register Now! Ensuring data recovery during an outage is one of the most critical responsibilities when managing SQL Server. A disaster recovery strategy is essential. But the real question is, how do you know your plan will actually work when it matters most? The only way is through consistent, rigorous testing. In this Expert-led Demos, you’ll discover how Pure Storage ActiveDR™ technology can: Simplify disaster recovery planning with continuous replication and near-instant failover Validate your strategy through seamless, non-disruptive testing Minimize downtime and risk by ensuring your SQL Server data is always protected and recoverable Register Now!Pure Report Podcast: Databases!!!
Catch up with Anthony Nocentino on the latest episode of the Pure Report podcast where we dive into trends in database operations and the impact of AI on DBA roles - plus how new Pure platform announcements and Fusion drive better efficiency and performance for SQL Server and Oracle. Anthony tackles the pressing challenges faced by database environments today, including fragmented storage infrastructure, manual provisioning, and the complexities of compliance, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud strategies. He sheds light on how these issues contribute to real-world burnout among DBAs and infra team members. The discussion will also cover the evolving roles of these professionals as they increasingly become platform performance engineers, cloud strategists, and data ops troubleshooters in a world of multiple database engines and unpredictable resource needs driven by AI workloads.
Flashcrew Manchester
🤝 Flashcrew Pure Usergroup | Manchester | For our amazing customers! Connect with fellow Pure users and dive deep into the //Accelerate announcements. Learn how to extract even more value from the Pure ecosystem and get your technical questions answered by the experts. Register here: https://info.purestorage.com/2025-Q2EMEA-UKREPLHCOFY26Q3-FlashCrew-Manchester-LP_01---Registration-Page.html We also open these up to non-customers interested in Pure, helping you learn from those already benefitting from the Pure Enterprise Data Platform. Please DM me if you would like an invite.Accelerate Breakout Replay: What’s New in SQL Server 2025: AI, Performance, and Pure Storage Optimization
Explore SQL Server 2025’s AI, vector search, REST support, and see how Pure Storage boosts performance for modern database workloads. Speaker: Anthony Nocentino https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/whats-new-in-sql-server-2025/6375342106112.html
