Mary Lou O'Neil

Jun 20, 2024 | blog.purestorage.com | Brian Ferrar |Jason Langer |Mary Lou O'Neil |Colin Mead

SummaryNFS is a widely used protocol that makes it easier for administrators to centrally manage, share, and back up data. This article shows the steps for running an Oracle 19c database on Oracle Linux 8 using NFSv3 from a FlashArray system. As a long-time supporter of running Oracle on NFS (Network File System), I’ve deployed many Oracle E-Business Suite single instance and RAC databases on NFS over the years. However, for many Oracle DBAs, NFS is still something of an unknown entity.

Jun 3, 2024 | blog.purestorage.com | Jason Langer |Mary Lou O'Neil |Calvin Nieh

This year’s Cisco Live promises to be one of the most exciting Cisco Live events in many years. Cisco and Pure Storage, and our partners NVIDIA and Intel, will showcase how FlashStack® for AI helps AI teams innovate without boundaries and get on the fast track to AI success. “AI is changing applications and infrastructure.

May 22, 2024 | blog.purestorage.com | Mary Lou O'Neil |Rob Ludeman |Kirk Borne |Andy Stone

The evolution of call centers has been nothing short of monumental, from the days of private branch exchange (PBX) phone systems to cloud-based, omnichannel contact centers that seamlessly connect experiences across a growing number of communication channels. And now AI is poised to make the most sweeping advancements in contact centers yet—with the potential to revolutionize both customer and employee experiences.

May 17, 2024 | blog.purestorage.com | Brian Ferrar |Jason Langer |Mary Lou O'Neil |Calvin Nieh

SummaryBusinesses must bolster their cyber resiliency in the face of increasing cyber threats. SafeMode offers robust protection through immutable snapshots that cannot be deleted without a multi-step verification process. These snapshots also enable organizations to quickly restore data. In today’s digital ecosystem, data isn’t just valuable: It’s the backbone of business innovation and growth. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats against this critical asset.

May 6, 2024 | blog.purestorage.com | Mary Lou O'Neil |Calvin Nieh |Jason Langer |Brian Ferrar

SummaryAfter Broadcom’s recent acquisition of VMware, changes have been announced on how VMware licensing will be consumed. As a result, rightsizing vSphere deployments has become even more important. One constant that spans the entire timeline of my career has been the concept of “rightsizing” virtual machine (VM) workloads, and even deployments.