I was recently asked Does a Pure Storage FlashArray include empty, unused Oracle Database space within its data reduction calculation ?. As I am sure many others may have had the same question, I thought it would make a good topic for a blog post, so here we go. FlashArray Data Reduction From the FlashArray User Guide we can read the following definition:

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Background Over the recent months I have an increasing number of discussions around the use of Non-volatile Memory Express™ (NVMe™) over TCP (NVMe/TCP) storage and Oracle, so I thought it was time I documented how to configure NVMe/TCP on Oracle Linux 9 for Oracle Database 19c. Is this NVMe over TCP supported ? Yes, Oracle supports NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) storage devices for Oracle database 19c binaries, datafile and recovery files.

Discover key takeaways from Pure Storage //Accelerate 2025, including 300TB DFMs, FlashArray//ST, FlashBlade//S R2, Fusion updates, and more.

Discover key takeaways from Pure Storage //Accelerate 2025, including 300TB DFMs, FlashArray//ST, FlashBlade//S R2, Fusion updates, and more.

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# Pure Accelerate 2025: How the Enterprise Data Cloud is Revolutionizing Storage for Developers Pure Storage's annual Accelerate conference delivered a treasure trove of announcements that will fundam...

In this post, I’ll walk you through a T-SQL script that creates application-consistent snapshots on Pure Storage FlashArray, all from within SQL Server, no external tooling. SQL Server 2025…

Starting today, customers can boot Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances on AWS Outposts using boot volumes backed by NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement supports both iSCSI SAN boot and LocalBoot options, with LocalBoot supporting both iSCSI and NVMe-over-TCP protocols. Complementary to fully managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store volumes, this capability extends our existing support for external data volumes to now include boot volumes from third-party storage arrays, providing customers with greater flexibility in how they leverage their storage investments with Outposts. With this new feature, customers can maximize value from their on-premises storage investments while leveraging the cloud operational model of Outposts. They can now use their compatible enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, benefiting from advanced data management features and high performance. The support for external boot volumes enables customers to streamline operating system (OS) management through centralized boot volume management, while helping meet data residency requirements through on-premises storage arrays. To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external boot volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. This enhancement is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is available, except the AWS GovCloud Regions. See the FAQs for https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/servers/faqs/?nc=sn&loc=4 and https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/rack/faqs/ for the latest availability information. You can use the AWS-provided automation scripts to get started with external boot volumes on Outposts. To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/deploying-external-boot-volumes-with-aws-outposts/ or visit our technical documentation for https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/server-userguide/outpost-third-party-block-storage.html, https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/network-userguide/outpost-third-party-block-storage.html, and https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/userguide/outpost-third-party-block-storage.html.

Starting today, customers can use boot and data volumes backed by Dell PowerStore and HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 storage arrays with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances on AWS Outposts, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement extends our existing support for boot and data volumes to include Dell and HPE storage arrays, alongside our current support for NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™. Outposts is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location for a truly consistent hybrid experience. With Outposts, customers can maximize the value of their on-premises storage investments by leveraging their existing enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, complementing managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store options. This provides significant operational benefits, including streamlined operating system (OS) management via centralized boot volumes and advanced data management features through high-performance data volumes. By integrating their own storage, organizations can also satisfy data residency requirements and benefit from a consistent cloud operational model for their hybrid environments. To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Customers can use the AWS Management Console or CLI to utilize third-party block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Third-party storage integration for Outposts with all compatible storage vendors is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is supported. See the FAQs for Outposts servers and Outposts racks for the latest list of supported Regions. To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out this blog post or visit our technical documentation for Outposts servers, second-generation Outposts racks, and first-generation Outposts racks.

Starting today, customers can use boot and data volumes backed by Dell PowerStore and HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 storage arrays with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances on AWS Outposts, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement extends our existing support for boot and data volumes to include Dell and HPE storage arrays, alongside our current support for NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™. Outposts is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location for a truly consistent hybrid experience. With Outposts, customers can maximize the value of their on-premises storage investments by leveraging their existing enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, complementing managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store options. This provides significant operational benefits, including streamlined operating system (OS) management via centralized boot volumes and advanced data management features through high-performance data volumes. By integrating their own storage, organizations can also satisfy data residency requirements and benefit from a consistent cloud operational model for their hybrid environments. To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Customers can use the AWS Management Console or CLI to utilize third-party block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Third-party storage integration for Outposts with all compatible storage vendors is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is supported. See the FAQs for https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/servers/faqs/?nc=sn&loc=4 and https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/rack/faqs/ for the latest list of supported Regions. To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/deploying-external-boot-volumes-with-aws-outposts/ or visit our technical documentation for https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/server-userguide/outpost-third-party-block-storage.html, https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/network-userguide/outpost-third-party-block-storage.html, and https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/userguide/outpost-third-party-block-storage.html.

Starting today, customers can boot Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances on AWS Outposts using boot volumes backed by NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement supports both iSCSI SAN boot and LocalBoot options, with LocalBoot supporting both iSCSI and NVMe-over-TCP protocols. Complementary to fully managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store volumes, this capability extends our existing support for external data volumes to now include boot volumes from third-party storage arrays, providing customers with greater flexibility in how they leverage their storage investments with Outposts. With this new feature, customers can maximize value from their on-premises storage investments while leveraging the cloud operational model of Outposts. They can now use their compatible enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, benefiting from advanced data management features and high performance. The support for external boot volumes enables customers to streamline operating system (OS) management through centralized boot volume management, while helping meet data residency requirements through on-premises storage arrays. To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external boot volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. This enhancement is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is available, except the AWS GovCloud Regions. See the FAQs for Outposts servers and Outposts racks for the latest availability information. You can use the AWS-provided automation scripts to get started with external boot volumes on Outposts. To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out this blog post or visit our technical documentation for Outposts servers, second-generation Outposts racks, and first-generation Outposts racks.

Everpureの「FlashArray」に追加された、ファイルサービス機能について解説する資料が公開された。導入・設計時には基本機能はもとより、各種制限事項など、技術的なポイントを把握しておく必要がある。本資料を参考にしたい。[技術文書・技術解説]

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Pure Storage ha publicado nuevos parches que corrigen cinco nuevas vulnerabilidades de severidad crítica que afectarían a los sistemas de almacenamiento FlashArray y FlashBlade

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Starting today, customers can use boot and data volumes backed by Dell PowerStore and HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 storage arrays with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances on AWS Outposts, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement extends our existing support for boot and data volumes to include Dell and HPE storage arrays, alongside our current support for NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™. Outposts is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location for a truly consistent hybrid experience. With Outposts, customers can maximize the value of their on-premises storage investments by leveraging their existing enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, complementing managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store options. This provides significant operational benefits, including streamlined operating system (OS) management via centralized boot volumes and advanced data management features through high-performance data volumes. By integrating their own storage, organizations can also satisfy data residency requirements and benefit from a consistent cloud operational model for their hybrid environments. To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Customers can use the AWS Management Console or CLI to utilize third-party block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Third-party storage integration for Outposts with all compatible storage vendors is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is supported. See the FAQs for Outposts servers and Outposts racks for the latest list of supported Regions. To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out this blog post or visit our technical documentation for Outposts servers, second-generation Outposts racks, and first-generation Outposts racks.

Starting today, customers can boot Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances on AWS Outposts using boot volumes backed by NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement supports both iSCSI SAN boot and LocalBoot options, with LocalBoot supporting both iSCSI and NVMe-over-TCP protocols. Complementary to fully managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store volumes, this capability extends our existing support for external data volumes to now include boot volumes from third-party storage arrays, providing customers with greater flexibility in how they leverage their storage investments with Outposts. With this new feature, customers can maximize value from their on-premises storage investments while leveraging the cloud operational model of Outposts. They can now use their compatible enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, benefiting from advanced data management features and high performance. The support for external boot volumes enables customers to streamline operating system (OS) management through centralized boot volume management, while helping meet data residency requirements through on-premises storage arrays. To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external boot volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. This enhancement is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is available, except the AWS GovCloud Regions. See the FAQs for Outposts servers and Outposts racks for the latest availability information. You can use the AWS-provided automation scripts to get started with external boot volumes on Outposts. To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out this blog post or visit our technical documentation for Outposts servers, second-generation Outposts racks, and first-generation Outposts racks.