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.
FlashCrew London & Glasgow May/June 2025 !!!! Register NOW...
I'd like to invite you to our upcoming FlashCrew Customer User Group in London on May 15th, from midday. Throughout May, we'll be taking our FlashCrew User Group on the road to share ideas, best practices and network on all things Pure over some drinks and food. Plus, as a thank you for your continued support and attendance we will of course have the latest FlashCrew branded gifts for you to take with you! If you can make it, please register at this link below. London 10-11 Carlton House Terrace Thursday 15th May: REGISTER HERE for FLASHCREW LONDON Glasgow Radisson Blu Hotel Thursday 5th June: REGISTER HERE for FLASHCREW GLASGOW These are user group meetings, targeted at a technical audience across Pure's existing customers. Not only will you hear the latest news on the Pure Enterprise Data Cloud, but will also get to network with other like-minded users and exchange ideas and experiences. Agenda: 12:00 - 12:50 Arrival, Lunch and Welcome 13:00 - 14:00 Pure Platform: Features and Roadmap: with demo 14:00 - 14:15 Break 14:15 - 14:45 SQL Databases and Pure 14:45 - 15:15 Voice of the Customer 15:15 - 15:30 Break 15:30 - 16:15 Portworx and the Enterprise Data Cloud 16:15 - 16:45 Modern Virtualisation 16:45 - 17:00 Open Floor Q&A, Raffle, Wrap Up 17:00 - 19:00 Drinks and NetworkingOpenShift Virtualization at Red Hat Summit
I had so many great discussions last week at Red Hat Summit in Boston about vSphere alternatives. There was a very noticeable change from last year where practitioners were asking strong technical questions about KubeVirt related technologies as a replacement for their current hypervisor. This trend seems to be gaining momentum. I’m interested to hear if more of our customers are testing out running VMs on Kubernetes. If you are, sound off!
Hello Team, Need help in Pure Metro storage cluster configuration
Hello Team, Need help in Pure Metro storage cluster configuration. https://support.purestorage.com/Solutions/VMware_Platform_Guide/User_Guides_for_VMware_Solutions/ActiveCluster_with_VMware_User_Guide/vSphere_Metro_Storage_Cluster_With_ActiveCluster%3A_Overview_and_Introduction As per this document there are two ways to configure it Uniform and non-uniform. Uniform configuration indicates Local and Remote paths to be configured as AO (Active Optimized), but during storage failure scenario Local storage takes 17 to 20 seconds to time out. During that time Storage array sends a PDL to ESXi host and host removes the devices. Due to which the vSphere HA configured to react on PDL restarts the VMs and that causes a outage for the customer. Which is not expected. From ESXI host there is no way to Change PDL behavior. Now my question is there anything that we are missing in this configuration, as during my talk with Consultants they are very sure 17 to 20 seconds delay is expected in this setup and during that time though the paths are available devices returned D:0x2 0x5 0x25 which is PDL. Looking for the guidance to overcome this situation. If anybody here faced such situation during the implementationBig changes in the virtualization world. Are you ready?
With VMware’s future in flux—licensing changes, partner cuts, and the deprecation of vVols—many IT leaders are rethinking their virtualization strategy. 💡 Enter OpenStack: the leading open-source alternative that’s mature, flexible, and cost-effective. But migrating from VMware to OpenStack can be… complicated. 👉 Not if you're running VMware on Pure Storage FlashArrays. In my latest blog, I explore how the new OpenStack 2025.1 "Epoxy" release simplifies the migration of VMware VMs using Pure’s native storage structures—no conversions, no downtime, no headaches. 🧠 If you’re navigating Broadcom-era VMware and planning your next move, this is the insight you need. 🔗 http://theansibleguy.com/vmware-to-openstack-the-simple-way/FlashCrew London & Glasgow May/June 2025 !!!! Register NOW...
I'd like to invite you to our upcoming FlashCrew Customer User Group in London on May 15th, from midday. Throughout May, we'll be taking our FlashCrew User Group on the road to share ideas, best practices and network on all things Pure over some drinks and food. Plus, as a thank you for your continued support and attendance we will of course have the latest FlashCrew branded gifts for you to take with you! If you can make it, please register at this link below. London 10-11 Carlton House Terrace Thursday 15th May: REGISTER HERE for FLASHCREW LONDON Glasgow Radisson Blu Hotel Thursday 5th June: REGISTER HERE for FLASHCREW GLASGOW These are user group meetings, targeted at a technical audience across Pure's existing customers. Not only will you hear the latest news on the Pure Enterprise Data Cloud, but will also get to network with other like-minded users and exchange ideas and experiences. Agenda: 12:00 - 12:50 Arrival, Lunch and Welcome 13:00 - 14:00 Pure Platform: Features and Roadmap: with demo 14:00 - 14:15 Break 14:15 - 14:45 SQL Databases and Pure 14:45 - 15:15 Voice of the Customer 15:15 - 15:30 Break 15:30 - 16:15 Portworx and the Enterprise Data Cloud 16:15 - 16:45 Modern Virtualisation 16:45 - 17:00 Open Floor Q&A, Raffle, Wrap Up 17:00 - 19:00 Drinks and Networking
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.
