Pure Storage Exam FAAA_004 Topic 3 Question 6 Discussion

The Evergreen//Forever program is Pure Storage's premium subscription offering, providing continuous upgrades and enhancements to ensure customers always have access to the latest technology. In contrast, Evergreen//Foundation is a lower-tier subscription with limited benefits. Here's an analysis of the features:

Correct Features:

A . Controller Upgrades :

Controller upgrades are a key feature of Evergreen//Forever, allowing customers to upgrade their FlashArray controllers non-disruptively to newer generations.

This feature is not included in Evergreen//Foundation.

D . Upgrade Always :

'Upgrade Always' ensures that customers can continuously upgrade their hardware and software without additional costs.

This is a hallmark of Evergreen//Forever and is not available in Evergreen//Foundation.

Incorrect Features:

B . Pro Deployment :

Pro Deployment services are available across all Evergreen tiers, including Evergreen//Foundation.

Therefore, this is not specific to Evergreen//Forever.

C . Capacity Consolidation :

Capacity consolidation is a general benefit of Pure Storage arrays and is not exclusive to Evergreen//Forever.

It is also available in Evergreen//Foundation.

Final Recommendation:

The correct answers are A. Controller Upgrades and D. Upgrade Always , as these are specific to Evergreen//Forever and not included in Evergreen//Foundation.

Evergreen//Forever Program Overview :

Evergreen//Forever

Explains the benefits and features of Evergreen//Forever.

Evergreen Subscription Tiers Comparison :

Evergreen Tiers

Compares the features of Evergreen//Forever and Evergreen//Foundation.