This is the second article in my series about PX-CSI. In the previous article, we covered what PX-CSI is, its architecture, and how to install it on a Kubernetes cluster. Now that PX-CSI is running, let’s see how we can provision storage for our applications. Introduction At the center of everything in PX-CSI sits one … Read more
This is the first article in a new series about PX-CSI, the Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) CSI driver for Kubernetes. Over the next few articles, we’ll go from provisioning and volume lifecycle management to high availability and advanced use cases like KubeVirt — each one illustrated with a hands-on demo video. Introduction If you’ve followed … Read more
This is the fourth article in my series about running Vates XCP-NG with Everpure. In the previous article, we configured iSCSI connectivity and created our first Storage Repository on a standalone FlashArray. Now, let’s take it to the next level! Introduction In production environments, having your VMs on a single storage array — no matter … Read more
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
A quick introduction on what is XCP-NG and Xen Orchestra
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 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 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
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
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