The initial setup was straightforward. If you know how to plug in power and network you're pretty much qualified. They were on site to configure the network, the box to fit into our network architecture. Other than that, we self-managed from there.
Pure Storage FlashBlade simplifies storage management with easy deployment and integration, yet users find pricing high and desire simpler licensing. While it reduces ownership costs by 20% and saves 50% management time, tech support delays and limited user influence on features are concerns. It offers fast performance and reliable replication but requires better documentation and cloud integration. Its compact design enhances scalability, handling data efficiently during outages with high throughput and low latency.
