A System Administrator has a FlashArray//X70R3.

The System Administrator requires anoffsite backup solutionthat is cost-effective, stores data in a different location from the current FlashArray, and does not prioritize restore times. The best solution to recommend isCloudSnap to a public cloud provider.

Why This Matters:

CloudSnap:

CloudSnap is a feature that offloads snapshots to cloud storage providers like AWS S3 or Azure Blob.

It is highly cost-effective because customers only pay for the cloud storage they use, and it eliminates the need for additional on-premises hardware.

Since restore times are not a concern, CloudSnap's slower restore process compared to on-premises solutions is acceptable.

Why Not the Other Options?

A. ActiveCluster to a FlashArray//C60:

ActiveCluster provides synchronous replication for high availability but does not meet the requirement for an offsite backup solution. Additionally, it is more expensive than CloudSnap.

B. ActiveDR to a FlashArray//C60:

ActiveDR provides asynchronous replication for disaster recovery but requires additional hardware (FlashArray//C60), which increases costs. It is less cost-effective than CloudSnap for backup purposes.

Key Points:

Cost Efficiency:CloudSnap leverages cloud storage, minimizing upfront and ongoing costs.

Offsite Storage:Ensures backups are stored in a different location from the primary FlashArray.

Restore Times:CloudSnap's slower restore process is acceptable given the customer's requirements.

References:

Pure Storage FlashArray Documentation: "CloudSnap for Offsite Backups"

Pure Storage Whitepaper: "Cost-Effective Backup Strategies with FlashArray"

Pure Storage Knowledge Base: "Choosing the Right Backup Solution for Your Workload"