Portworx Backup 2.11.0 release is now Generally Available!
We are excited to announce that Portworx Backup 2.11.0 is now Generally Available! This release focuses on super-charging restore capabilities within PX-Backup. Now you can backup & restore just a K8s namespace, just a K8s resource, just a KubeVirt VM, and just a file or directory for a VM! Here are the key updates and features introduced in this release: Structured Kubernetes Resource Layout for Backups: Improves scalability and resiliency for large backups and enables partial/selective restores. Backup resources are now organized using a structured layout to improve scalability and reliability in large Kubernetes and VM environments. This reduces memory consumption during backup operations, improves resilience during network interruptions, and lays the groundwork for partial backups and selective resource restores. Granular Namespace and Resource Restores: Restore specific namespaces or individual resources with flexible mapping across clusters, StorageClasses, and Rancher projects. You can now selectively restore individual namespaces or even specific resources within a namespace backup, instead of performing a full restore every time. This gives teams much finer control over recovery workflows across same-cluster or cross-cluster restores. File and Folder Restore for Virtual Machines: Recover individual files/folders back to the same VM without a full VM restore. Portworx Backup 2.11.0 now supports restoring specific files or folders directly back to the same VM, enabling granular VM recovery without requiring a full VM restore. This rolls out starting with support for popular Linux VMs. Editable Label Selectors and Resource Filters: Adjust which namespaces, VMs, and resources are protected by existing schedules without recreating them. Namespace and VM label selectors can now be edited on existing as well as new backup schedules through the UI, CLI, API, or Ansible, making it much easier to adjust backup scope without recreating schedules. VRO Policy Configuration from the Web Console: Volume Resource-Only (VRO) policy configuration was introduced as a programmatic capability in v2.9.0 and is now completely integrated into our UI experience. VRO policy configuration is now available directly from the Portworx Backup web console, making it easier to back up only Kubernetes volume resource specifications (such as PVCs and PVs) without including the underlying volume data. These aren't the only changes in 2.11.0; this release includes many improvements including to VM restore workflows, resource filters for existing schedules, Cloud Settings UI experience, and image pull behavior in air-gapped environments. Please look at the resources below to learn more about everything packed into this exciting release: Release Notes: Read up on all the specific fixes, known issues, and deliverables included in this release. Documentation: Access the full technical documentation for granular setup, upgrade, and operation details. Install Prerequisites: https://docs.portworx.com/portworx-backup-on-prem/install/prerequisites/ Upgrade Guides: https://docs.portworx.com/portworx-backup-on-prem/install/upgrade/
SQL Server on Kubernetes - Faster, Safer Database Operations
April 16 | Register Now! Running SQL Server in containers can speed up provisioning and customization. But standalone containers lack the high availability and data services that enterprises require, making Kubernetes essential for resilient environments. Portworx® by Everpure extends Kubernetes with enterprise-grade data services—such as volume cloning—to reliably run stateful workloads like SQL Server and simplify database lifecycle management. In this session, we’ll demonstrate how to modernize SQL Server while improving resilience, flexibility, and operational efficiency. Key Takeaways How to deploy and operate SQL Server on Kubernetes with built‑in resilience and scalability How to migrate SQL Server from Windows-based environments and explore KubeVirt as an additional deployment option How Portworx data services simplify SQL Server database management, testing, and recovery Register NowPortworx Enterprise 3.5.0 release is now Generally Available!
We are excited to announce that Portworx Enterprise 3.5.0 is now Generally Available! Portworx Enterprise 3.5.0 introduces several new features and enhancements that advances Portworx’s leadership in Modern Virtualization. Documentation and Resources For more information on Portworx Enterprise 3.5.0, including installation and upgrade guidance, refer to the following resources: Full Documentation Portal: Portworx Enterprise Documentation Release Notes: Portworx Enterprise 3.5.0 Release Notes System Requirements: Prerequisites Installation Guide: Install Portworx Enterprise Upgrade Instructions: Upgrade Portworx Enterprise RHEL Kernels Support PolicyDiscover Portworx Monthly Virtual Hands-On Labs
If you're looking to augment your skillset or are curious about how to use Portworx - we have good news. Click the link below to view the latest Portworx virtual hands-on labs. Join monthly for practical Kubernetes insights and learn how Portworx can help you protect, manage and unify Kubernetes storage with live instructors. During this workshop, you will: Manage VM & Container Data on OpenShift. Demonstrate data availability and resilience after a node failure. Perform a live migration of a MongoDB virtual machine. Click here to register: https://portworx.com/hands-on-labs/ jmcshaneStork 25.4.1 is now GA
From the PX PM Team: A new Stork hotfix version (25.4.1) is now available. We recommend using this build for all new deployments or DR configurations. Existing DR customers or setups can continue with their current version and do not need to upgrade to this release. Release notes: Portworx Stork Release Notes - Portworx DocumentationPortworx backup 2.9.1 is now GA
Portworx Backup 2.9.1 is now GA. This release has support for configuring limits for NFS backups with the Portworx, CSI, and KDMP drivers. Which helps users to define the maximum number of concurrent delete jobs, helping to prevent quota exhaustion and providing greater control over backup deletion management. Release-notesAccelerate Breakout Replay: Unifying VMs and Containers: Adopting Modern Virtualization with Portworx® and Red Hat OpenShift
See how Portworx® + Red Hat ease the move from VMware to modern platforms, using KubeVirt and container-native data strategies. Speakers: Eric Shanks George Jones, RedHat https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/adopting-modern-virtualization-with-portworx-red-hat-openshift/6375805963112.htmlAccelerate Breakout Replay: Architecting Data Infrastructure for AI at Scale
Explore how to optimize and scale AI with FlashArray™, FlashBlade®, and Portworx®—from vector DBs to model inferencing and data tuning. Speaker: Jon Owings https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/architecting-data-infrastructure-for-ai-at-scale/6375341437112.htmlAnnouncing the General Availability of Portworx Backup 2.9.0
We are excited to announce that the latest version of Portworx Backup 2.9.0 is now Generally Available. The latest version of PX Backup has the following new features and host of improvements. Features: Retry backups at VM level: you can now retry only failed VMs in VM backups without reprocessing successful ones, reducing load on backup server. This feature helps maintain efficient backup operations, provides granular control on VM backups and ensures better adherence to RPO targets. PXB deployment on proxy-enabled clusters: you can deploy PXB in proxy-enabled Kubernetes cluster (PXB cluster) environments across all supported platforms, except IKS. It supports proxy configuration through Helm parameters or Kubernetes secrets, including setups requiring authentication and custom CA certificates to ensure secure and compliant communication. Bulk operations for schedules: you can now suspend, resume, or delete multiple backup schedules in bulk, simplifying backup management across large environments. In addition, you can filter schedules by their names, schedule policies, or a combination of both to precisely target the desired schedules. Back up volume resources: you can now back up only the Kubernetes PersistentVolume (PV) and PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) specifications without including the actual volume data. This helps to optimize backup jobs by reducing data footprint, improving performance, and avoiding redundancy when the volume data is protected through other mechanisms like external snapshots or NFS backups. Usage instructions: PXB 2.9.0 can be consumed via central. Upgrade instructions can be found here. Additional Resources Portworx Backup Documentation Release Notes
