XCP-NG + Everpure FlashArray: Architecture Design & iSCSI Integration

This is the third article in my series about running Vates XCP-NG with Everpure platforms. If you’re new to XCP-NG, I recommend starting with the Quick Introduction to get familiar with the platform before diving in. Introduction In this article, we’re getting hands-on. We’ll walk through the architecture design for running XCP-NG with Everpure FlashArray … Read more

Cloud Native / Kubernetes — Storage and data management in a containerized world

Kubernetes

Cloud-native technologies are reshaping how organizations build and run applications, and Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration. As a Field Solutions Architect at Pure Storage, I have a front-row seat to this transformation — working with customers who are modernizing their infrastructure and adopting Kubernetes at scale. But containers don’t run … Read more

Cyber — Protecting and recovering your data when it matters most

Cyber threats are no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Ransomware attacks, data exfiltration, and insider threats are increasing in both frequency and sophistication — and storage infrastructure is often the last line of defense. As a Field Solutions Architect at Pure Storage, cyber-resilience is one of the topics I discuss most frequently with … Read more

Nutanix — Everpure (formerly Pure Storage integration insights from the field

Nutanix and Pure Storage

Nutanix has established itself as a major player in the hyperconverged infrastructure space, and it’s a platform I frequently encounter in customer environments. As a Field Solutions Architect at Everpure,, I’ve had many opportunities to work on architectures where Nutanix and Pure Storage coexist and complement each other. While Nutanix is well known for its … Read more

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) – Sharing my Field Solutions Architect insights

Pure Storage - Unlock the true value of your data

It’s been almost three years since I joined Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) — initially as a Systems Engineer, and now as a //Field Solutions Architect. It’s been an exciting journey so far, and I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of technologies and customer challenges along the way. As an FSA, my … Read more

Who is Vates and why should you look at them?

Who is Vates and why should you look at them?

Multi-sourcing virtualization workloads is no longer just an option — it’s becoming a necessity for many customers. While VMware remains the most complete stack, leveraging more than 20 years of development, open-source alternatives are now offering enterprise-ready virtualization solutions that provide a viable alternative for most organizations. XCP-NG is one of them, and I’m really … Read more