SQL Server Deployment on Nutanix with Everpure

This technical report provides validated guidance for deploying Microsoft SQL Server databases on Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure using Everpure FlashArray as external block storage. The architecture utilizes the integration between FlashArray and the Nutanix AHV hypervisor to enable virtual machine-centric storage management, streamline operations, and offer enterprise-grade data services for SQL Server workloads. The report outlines the need for storage solutions that can maintain consistent performance as database density increases, emphasizing that FlashArray can scale storage performance independently from compute resources. This capability allows for higher consolidation ratios without latency degradation, which is a common limitation in alternative storage configurations. The document details the solution design across various layers, including compute, network, storage, and operating system, and provides specific configuration guidance for SQL Server on Nutanix AHV. Additionally, it includes deployment guidance and validation of the architecture's effectiveness in enhancing performance and capacity.