Introducing Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution, an Azure Native ISV Service

Today, Pure Storage is excited to introduce Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution (AVS), a fully managed block-storage-as-a-service offering for AVS. This new solution will be offered directly within the Azure portal as an Azure Native ISV Service. This marks a groundbreaking moment for IT leaders looking for a seamless, efficient, and cost-effective way to move enterprise VMware environments to the cloud.

Simplifying Cloud Migration for Storage-heavy VMware Workloads

Many IT leaders are looking for ways to modernize their traditional virtualization environments, and Azure VMware Solution (AVS) offers a practical option. AVS allows organizations to extend or move on-premises VMware environments to the cloud without major re-architecting. At the same time, migrating storage-heavy VMware environments to the cloud often brings challenges, particularly around cost and complexity. These environments need a storage solution that can scale independently from compute so they can better align resources and avoid extra costs.

That's where Pure Storage Cloud for AVS can help. Pure Storage Cloud extends the benefits of the Pure Storage platform to the cloud in a service-based approach via the Purity OS so customers get the same enterprise-grade data protection, security, and simplicity they're accustomed to on premises. Furthermore, by providing storage that scales independently of compute, Pure Storage Cloud for AVS supports seamless migrations, optimizes costs, and simplifies management.

Building on a decade of deep VMware integration, including VMware vSphere Storage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) and Virtual Volumes (vVols), and a built-in vSphere Plugin, this new service provides a simple, familiar experience making it easy for VMware admins to manage resources in the cloud.

With Pure Storage Cloud for AVS, customers gain:

• Seamless migration of VMware workloads to the cloud: Enterprises can migrate storage-heavy, on-premises VMware workloads to the Azure cloud with familiar VMware tooling while relying on the same protocols across on-premises and cloud storage.
• Improved cost efficiencies to drive innovation: By scaling storage independently of compute, Pure Storage Cloud for AVS can reduce AVS costs by up to 40%, providing predictable savings that can be redirected to innovation.
• Enterprise-grade data resilience: Pure Storage brings enterprise-class security and data protection in the cloud, far exceeding the basic security features available today.
• Reduced complexity: Managed directly within the Azure portal and offered as a fully managed service, Pure Storage Cloud for AVS integrates seamlessly into customers' cloud environments, simplifying operations. Pure Storage's fully integrated vSphere plug-in delivers seamless management tools in an experience familiar to VMware users.

As an Azure Native ISV Service, provisioning, deployment, and billing are all centralized through Azure. Additionally, Pure Storage Cloud for AVS can be purchased against existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitments (MACC), allowing customers to maximize their Azure investments.

Savings That Drive Innovation

By allowing enterprises to scale storage independently of compute, Pure Storage Cloud for AVS is delivering incredible cost savings for customers. For typical customers requiring high storage capacity relative to compute, decoupling these resources could reduce the number of necessary AVS compute nodes by up to two-thirds. For example, instead of 15 nodes, only five were required when using Pure Storage's external storage solution, resulting in an annual reduction of $500,000 in compute costs.

These efficiencies translate to cost savings of up to 40% for AVS customers, enabling them to allocate more budget toward innovation without sacrificing performance or scalability.

Insights from Dupaco: Cloud Efficiency in Action

Dupaco Community Credit Union has already seen the impact of Pure Storage Cloud for AVS, with results they're excited to put into action. "This efficiency will allow us to allocate our resources more wisely and invest in other strategic areas of the credit union," notes Joe Ervolino, IT Infrastructure Manager. "The fully managed service provides us the opportunity to concentrate more on innovation and less on operational complexities." Dupaco's experience exemplifies how Pure Storage is bringing cloud efficiency and flexibility to new heights for enterprise VMware workloads.

Embark on Your Cloud Journey with Pure Storage and Azure VMware Solution

Pure Storage Cloud for AVS is redefining what's possible for VMware cloud migration, creating cost-effective, resilient, and flexible storage solutions that enable enterprises to pursue their cloud journey on their own terms. Whether you're looking to move to the cloud entirely or build a hybrid environment, Pure Storage Cloud for AVS is designed to evolve with you.

Ready to explore the potential? Sign up for the public preview and see how Pure Storage can accelerate your cloud strategy.

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