Pure Storage Software and Solutions

"The tool is simple and easy to use. It has neat features like protection from device removal. Moreover, you can undo the deletes. The solution is easy to work with and not as complicated as CAC"

"I want to learn more about command line usage which I have not explored much yet. However, there are many automated solutions for repetitive tasks. I would like to see additional features like performance monitoring, configuring of alerts, and the customization of alert thresholds in the next release."

What is our primary use case?

The tool provides storage to new servers and maintains provision storage volumes like creating new servers for Windows and Linux, which are the system administrations of the storage system.

How has it helped my organization?

We have hundreds of servers that use the tool for the storage of Oracle and SQL databases. It also provides tier-one storage for systems and production servers.

What is most valuable?

The tool is simple and easy to use. It has neat features like protection from device removal. Moreover, you can undo the deletes. The solution is easy to work with and not as complicated as CAC.

What needs improvement?

I want to learn more about command line usage which I have not explored much yet. However, there are many automated solutions for repetitive tasks. I would like to see additional features like performance monitoring, configuring of alerts, and the customization of alert thresholds in the next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Pure Storage FlashArray for the past three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would give a nine out of ten for the stability of the tool.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of the tool as nine out of ten. The solution is very scalable. There are 12 users of the tool in our organization. We have no plans to increase the current usage unless we merge with another company.

How are customer service and support?

I would give a ten out of ten for the technical support of the tool. The solution has got good support and has always been able to help us.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have previously used EMC PowerMax. I chose Pure Storage FlashArray because it was of lower cost. Also, we wanted to keep competition between the vendors.

How was the initial setup?

The implementation of the tool is straightforward.

What was our ROI?

The company must be having ROI but I am not sure since I am not involved in strategic decisions. I do not have access to the metrics to analyze the ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. I am using the latest version of the solution and it is deployed on-premises. The tool is easy to implement and does not require much training. Moreover, it has good support.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I would rate the pricing of Pure Storage FlashArray a five out of ten. It is expensive but not too much.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Pure Storage Questions

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Nov 10 2023

What advice do you have for others considering Pure Storage FlashBlade?

If you were talking to someone whose organization is considering Pure Storage FlashBlade, what would you say?

How would you rate it and why? Any other tips or advice?

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Nov 10 2023

What is your primary use case for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

How do you or your organization use this solution?

Please share with us so that your peers can learn from your experiences.

Thank you!

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Nov 10 2023

What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Please share with the community what you think needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade.

What are its weaknesses? What would you like to see changed in a future version?

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Nov 10 2023

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Hi,

We all know it's really hard to get good pricing and cost information.

Please share what you can so you can help your peers.

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Nov 10 2023

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Hi Everyone,

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the community!

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Oct 19 2023

What is your primary use case for Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

How do you or your organization use this solution?

Please share with us so that your peers can learn from your experiences.

Thank you!

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Oct 19 2023

What needs improvement with Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Please share with the community what you think needs improvement with Pure FlashArray X NVMe.

What are its weaknesses? What would you like to see changed in a future version?

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Oct 19 2023

What advice do you have for others considering Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

If you were talking to someone whose organization is considering Pure FlashArray X NVMe, what would you say?

How would you rate it and why? Any other tips or advice?

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Oct 19 2023

What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Hi Everyone,

What do you like most about Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the community!

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Oct 03 2023

What advice do you have for others considering Pure Storage FlashArray?

If you were talking to someone whose organization is considering Pure Storage FlashArray, what would you say?

How would you rate it and why? Any other tips or advice?

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Oct 03 2023

What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashArray?

Please share with the community what you think needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashArray.

What are its weaknesses? What would you like to see changed in a future version?

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Oct 03 2023

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashArray?

Hi,

We all know it's really hard to get good pricing and cost information.

Please share what you can so you can help your peers.

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Oct 03 2023

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashArray?

Hi Everyone,

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashArray?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the community!

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Oct 03 2023

What is your primary use case for Pure Storage FlashArray?

How do you or your organization use this solution?

Please share with us so that your peers can learn from your experiences.

Thank you!

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Sep 29 2023

What do you like most about Portworx Enterprise?

Hi Everyone,

What do you like most about Portworx Enterprise?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the community!

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Sep 29 2023

What needs improvement with Portworx Enterprise?

Please share with the community what you think needs improvement with Portworx Enterprise.

What are its weaknesses? What would you like to see changed in a future version?

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Sep 29 2023

What advice do you have for others considering Portworx Enterprise?

If you were talking to someone whose organization is considering Portworx Enterprise, what would you say?

How would you rate it and why? Any other tips or advice?

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

Sep 29 2023

What is your primary use case for Portworx Enterprise?

How do you or your organization use this solution?

Please share with us so that your peers can learn from your experiences.

Thank you!

Miriam Tover

Senior Delivery Ops Manager

PeerSpot

Jul 19 2023

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure FlashArray X NVMe?

Hi,

We all know it's really hard to get good pricing and cost information.

Please share what you can so you can help your peers.

Julia Miller

PeerSpot

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Portworx Enterprise?

Hi,

We all know it's really hard to get good pricing and cost information.

Please share what you can so you can help your peers.

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How would you compare Dell PowerProtect DD vs NetApp FAS series?

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Eddy Orabi, MSc

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Has anyone tried Dell EMC PowerStore? What do you think of it and how was migration?

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