Summary
In the latest Pure//Launch roundup, the spotlight is on innovation, integration, and simplicity. Key highlights include a powerful new partnership with Nutanix delivering a pre-validated, high-performance virtual infrastructure; enhanced threat detection through integration with Varonis; and expanded VM support in Portworx Enterprise 3.3 for unified container and virtual machine management.
Here at Pure Storage, we’ve been busy building, optimizing, and securing the future of data—and this month, we’re unveiling powerful new innovations across the Pure Storage ecosystem. From a brand-new partnership that redefines what your virtual infrastructure can do, to smarter threat detection, VM support in Portworx, and even more seamless cloud data movement, this release is packed with updates designed to simplify your operations, scale with your growth, and give you back time to focus on what matters most. Let’s dig into what’s new.
Nutanix and Pure Storage: The Dynamic Duo Your Workloads Deserve
Introducing a new, integrated solution bringing together the flexibility of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure with the blazing speed and rock-solid reliability of Pure Storage FlashArray™. It’s a full-stack virtual infrastructure ready to handle your most challenging, mission-critical workloads. Think of it as the superhero team-up your data center has been waiting for: Nutanix’s intelligent cloud software paired with lightning-fast storage from Pure Storage creates an infrastructure that doesn’t just meet expectations but shatters them.
This isn’t just another reference architecture—it’s a pre-validated solution that lets you skip the integration headaches and jump straight to running your business-critical applications with confidence. Because when your infrastructure works this seamlessly, you can finally focus on innovation instead of maintenance.
Secure Your Data with FlashArray and Varonis
Hackers aren’t taking the day off, so neither should your security. Pure Storage and Varonis have joined forces to create a security solution that improves threat detection for modern enterprises. By harnessing metadata that tracks user activity and data access from your FlashArray, this integration doesn’t just talk about security—it delivers it.
What does this mean for you? Real-time threat detection, comprehensive visibility into who’s accessing what, and automated responses that don’t require a security expert on speed dial. The integration mitigates risk before it becomes a problem and ensures your cyber resilience isn’t just for today’s threats but evolves alongside tomorrow’s challenges.
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Enterprise Virtualization Just Got a Major Upgrade
Remember when managing VMs and containers felt like speaking two different languages? Those days are numbered. Coming soon to Portworx® Enterprise 3.3, we’re expanding our industry-leading container data management platform to include robust VM workload support at true enterprise scale.
This isn’t just another VM solution. It’s container-inspired VM management with all the simplicity, flexibility, and reliability you’ve come to expect from Portworx. Imagine consolidating your infrastructure management while simultaneously modernizing it. No more jumping between management interfaces or reconciling conflicting resource demands. Whether you’re all-in on containerization or managing a hybrid environment, Portworx Enterprise 3.3 brings everything under one intelligently designed roof, making your transition to modern infrastructure less of a headache and more of a strategic advantage.
Breaking Down Cloud Barriers
Cloud boundaries shouldn’t dictate your data strategy. The latest Portworx CSI on Pure Cloud Block Store™ capability empowers Pure Cloud Block Store customers to leverage the comprehensive functionality of Portworx for managing Kubernetes data operations with unprecedented efficiency.
The standout feature? Seamless data portability between Azure Virtual Solution (AVS) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This isn’t just technical flexibility—it’s strategic freedom. You can now migrate workloads, implement hybrid approaches, or reorganize your cloud architecture without data transfer headaches or complex migration procedures. For Kubernetes users operating in the cloud, this means your data strategy can finally be driven by business needs rather than technical limitations.
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Storage Operations That Work Smarter, Not Harder
The days of scheduling downtime for upgrades and crossing your fingers that everything would go according to plan are over. The latest Pure1® improvements take self-service upgrades to new heights.
Our pause-free installation means your workloads keep running while updates happen in the background. Universal authentication stays active for four hours, eliminating those frustrating “session expired” messages right when you’re in the middle of something important. And when things don’t go exactly as planned? Automatic case creation kicks in, and our enhanced 60-minute SLA for Storage Software Upgrades (SSUs) ensures faster resolution. We’ve made storage operations so smooth that you might actually forget they’re happening—and that’s exactly the point.
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One-stop Management: Because You Have Better Things to Do
Let’s be honest: Nobody gets excited about managing storage subscriptions and certifications. That’s why Pure1 keeps it refreshingly simple. We’ve created a unified dashboard that gives you complete visibility into your Pure Skill subscriptions without requiring you to become a navigation expert.
Need to request a renewal? A few clicks and you’re done. Looking to access training resources or certification pathways? They’re right there, neatly organized and waiting for you. This isn’t just about convenience (though there’s plenty of that)—it’s about giving you back valuable time to focus on initiatives that actually move your business forward. One place, one interface, zero hassle.
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Security That Meets the Highest Standards
When it comes to security certifications, NIAP PCL Certification under NDcPP v2.2e isn’t just another acronym to add to the list—it’s one of the most rigorous security evaluations in existence. FlashArray has achieved this certification, placing it among an elite group of solutions approved for use in U.S. national security systems.
What does this mean for your organization, even if you’re not a government entity? It means the storage platform handling your most sensitive data has been vetted against extraordinary security standards. Most importantly, it means you can deploy FlashArray with confidence, knowing it meets security requirements so stringent they’re trusted by agencies protecting national security interests.
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Scale without Performance Penalties
Growth should be celebrated, not penalized with degraded performance. With Purity//FA 6.8.5, FlashArray now supports up to 5,000 Worldwide Names (WWNs), iSCSI Qualified Names (IQNs), and Fibre Channel Node Qualifiers (FC NQNs)—a substantial increase that matters for larger deployments.
This isn’t just a numbers game. For organizations with extensive infrastructure, this enhancement translates to genuine operational benefits: greater scalability to accommodate growing environments, improved flexibility in how you architect your storage connections, and enhanced reliability even as your system complexity increases. Your storage shouldn’t be the limiting factor in your growth strategy, and with this update, it won’t be.
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Truly Non-disruptive Upgrades
While some competitors promise “non-disruptive” upgrades, FlashArray 6.8.6 introduces SMB continuous availability that actually lives up to the promise. During controller disruptions and upgrades, your shared files remain completely accessible—not “mostly accessible” or “accessible after a brief interruption,” but genuinely, continuously available.
This feature eliminates those moments of anxiety during maintenance windows when you’re watching for unexpected application timeouts or user complaints. Upgrade with confidence, knowing your teams can continue working without even noticing system maintenance is underway.
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