We conducted a thorough evaluation of various vendors through an RFP process, comparing Rubrik with other solutions like Commvault. Ultimately, we chose Rubrik due to its cost-effectiveness and its strong capabilities in backing up our predominantly virtualized environment, particularly within VMware. 

Integrating Rubrik into our existing data protection strategy was straightforward. We deployed the Rubrik cluster and connected it to vCenter. We set up local service accounts for Rubrik to initiate snapshots and used VMware tags to align backup schedules and retention policies with Rubrik's SLAs. Different tags were used for production, dev/test, and database servers, triggering specific backup processes accordingly.

Rubrik has provided us with peace of mind by offering immutable snapshots and backups, reducing concerns about data encryption. We've successfully restored various systems without issues, even older versions. It allows us to temporarily restore systems in parallel with production, facilitating interaction or file transfer between them, which is particularly useful for setting up test environments.

Regarding disaster recovery, Rubrik, coupled with cloud storage from Wasabi, enhances our capabilities by enabling us to restore to another data center in a different state. While Rubrik may not be ideal for immediate environment restoration, we leverage other technologies like VMware and Nutanix AHV for faster recovery with minimal data loss, ensuring critical systems are up and running within minutes.

Rubrik's immutability feature ensures the security of our backups by preventing unauthorized alterations. The most effective feature for simplifying our data backup processes is the ability to perform on-demand or scheduled backups and restores, which greatly enhances manageability.

The security and compliance features have had a positive impact on our data management practices. We utilize Rubrik not only for virtual machine backups but also for backing up approximately twenty terabytes of unstructured data, including file shares and documents. This allows users to easily restore deleted documents using the Soft Delete feature, depending on the backup frequency.

The web interface could benefit from some improvement, particularly in terms of alerting and dashboard clarity. The cloud web interface is somewhat confusing and could use more development attention. Additionally, it's essential to ensure that local on-premise management options remain available alongside cloud-based solutions, as internet availability can affect backup management. Regarding features, cross-hypervisor restore functionality would be a valuable addition, allowing for greater flexibility in restoring VMs across different environments. 

I have been using Rubrik for the past five years.

Rubrik's initial deployment was straightforward.

Rubrik's competitive pricing and strong return on investment make it a compelling choice, especially compared to alternatives like Data Domain and Avamar. Commvault was considered but deemed too expensive.

I highly recommend requesting an on-site demo to fully evaluate Rubrik's capabilities before making a decision. Overall, I rate Rubrik as a ten for its effectiveness as a backup solution.

I am satisfied with the product. The VM recovery and file-level recovery from the VM snapshot are valuable. It supports object storage. It supports S3 buckets. It is a good feature. Instant recovery is a good feature.

The process of adding policies to the dashboard must be improved. It is very easy to add the policies in other solutions. Collecting logs in Rubrik is very difficult compared to other tools. If there’s an issue, it is very difficult to get the logs. The product must support OpenShift Container.

I have been using the solution for more than five years.

The tool is scalable. We have more than 500 employees. We have only two administrators.

The technical support is okay. We do not face many problems. We solve all our issues.

Positive

The deployment was not easy, but it was not complex. The deployment took one day.

We use other solutions for different purposes. We chose Rubrik because it has some good features.

I will recommend the solution to others. It has some features that are not available in other products. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Rubrik Cloud Data Management is my go-to backup solution, offering robust security features to ensure the safety of our data.

What I like about Rubrik is its strong focus on security, particularly in combating ransomware threats. Its architecture allows for seamless backup integration within existing systems, eliminating the need for external storage and making installation and management a breeze.

Two areas I would like to see improvement in Rubrik are pricing and localization. The pricing could be more competitive, and having a presence in Spain with local support, sales, and management would enhance accessibility and support for Spanish customers.

I have been working with Rubrik for about three years.

I would rate the stability of Rubrik as an eight out of ten.

I would rate the scalability of Rubrik as a nine out of ten.

While the support is generally good, there have been instances where response times could have been quicker, but overall, they have been reliable and effective in resolving issues. I would rate the support as an eight out of ten.

Positive

Before Rubrik, we were using Cohesity, but we encountered personal issues rather than product-related problems. When Rubrik approached us, we were open to change, and ultimately made the switch based on our positive interactions with Rubrik.

Deploying Rubrik typically takes a few hours to install the server and get started with backups, but achieving full functionality for all backup needs may take a few days. However, you can begin backup operations within minutes after server installation, making it quick to start protecting your data.

Rubrik is quite expensive for small businesses. The licensing cost varies based on factors like data volume, required features, and performance needs. I would rate the affordability of the as a three out of ten.

Rubrik has revolutionized the backup and recovery process by ensuring reliability and efficiency. With Rubrik, recovery is simplified and accelerated through features like instant recovery, drastically reducing downtime from hours to minutes, and providing confidence through regular testing of backup integrity.

Rubrik enhances data management by providing comprehensive disaster recovery solutions. It ensures redundancy by duplicating systems off-site or in the cloud, allowing for seamless recovery from external locations in the event of a disaster, thus ensuring business continuity and data integrity.

Rubrik's instant recovery feature has significantly impacted our infrastructure by minimizing downtime. In just a few minutes, we can recover critical services from the Rubrik system while our production systems undergo maintenance or repair.

Rubrik's scalability has been crucial in supporting our company's growth. Adding new Rubrik servers is incredibly easy; just install the server and inform the Rubrik system.

While we do assist our clients with troubleshooting when they encounter problems with Rubrik, they primarily open tickets through Rubrik's support system.

Overall, I would rate Rubrik as an eight out of ten.

We are using Rubrik for most of our enterprise backup solutions.

Our development team was taking a long time with our earlier backup solution to restore the previous versions whenever there was some change in version. With Rubrik, we have a Live Mount where we can go back at any time and do the Live Mount, which saves us a lot of time from the development point of view. It helps the development team test all the scenarios with the earlier version and compare them with the new versions.

Rubrik is an easy and automatic solution that needs no manual intervention. With its air gap protection and multi-factor authentication, Rubrik is safe for us. The Live Mount feature of Rubrik is the most beneficial feature for us.

We have some challenges with the solution's reporting because historical reports have some limitations. We have raised those concerns with Rubrik, and they are working on it.

I have been using Rubrik for three to four years.

Rubrik is a stable solution.

Rubrik is a scalable solution. We have to do the sizing properly during the initial purchase so that there is no immediate requirement for expansion. We are using the solution in our data center. Only the admin has access to the solution, whereas all our enterprise server backups are on Rubrik. We have around 200 servers.

Based on strategies, we decide on future growth and monitor the dashboard to know if we are supposed to have additional nodes or expansions.

We switched from a different solution to Rubrik because of better performance during the restoration. With our previous solution, backup was quick, but restoration took time. Since we experienced the Live Mount in Rubrik, we decided to go with it.

The solution's initial setup was not so complex and not straightforward. Since we had a different solution, understanding this concept was a bit time-consuming. Otherwise, it was smooth and straight.

We did a POC before implementing Rubrik. We had a POC appliance in place, and we tested it for some days before deciding to move to Rubrik. We had a thorough testing on our premises with the test product and then decided on the final purchase. The solution was deployed by a team of two to three people in approximately two weeks.

We have seen a return on investment with Rubrik.

Rubrik is a little bit expensive, but it's worth the price.

We are using Rubrik for most of our enterprise backup solutions. We have expanded it to our other data centers also. It has been performing very well for us for some time now. We don't have any issues with the solution.

Rubrik provides a lot of time-saving and a minimal amount of administrator involvement. With Rubrik, we have saved a lot of time in restoration, and no additional storage space is required for restoration. We can do the live recovery or Live Mount to test and verify.

It's not difficult to maintain the solution because everything is monitored and supported remotely. Users need to have an initial understanding of sizing before implementing Rubrik to have a fair idea of their required capacity.

Overall, I rate Rubrik a nine out of ten.

We're using the solution for backing up email to file servers and for Oracle backups.

The solution's technical support team is very responsive and proactive.

I don't like Rubrik's user interface because it's not intuitive, and I find it hard to get the information I need. Rubrik is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved. There are issues with the compatibility between Oracle and Rubrik.

I have been using Rubrik for one year.

I rate Rubrik an eight out of ten for stability.

Since we're using Rubrik for backups, we don't have users logged into it. The solution is used by our IT support team, which has six to seven users.

I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten for scalability.

The solution's technical support team is very responsive and proactive.

Positive

We previously used Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM).

The solution's initial setup is easy enough, and we paid for a Rubrik expert to install it for us. It was easy in most systems, but there were ongoing issues with the Oracle backups.

The solution's deployment could take a week or so. However, the deployment took a few months for us because of the compatibility issues between Oracle and Rubrik.

Rubrik is an expensive solution.

Rubrik is deployed on-premises in our organization. We're also doing a total backup to the cloud. It's backed up to our main data center, where we have a Rubrik cluster. That Rubrik cluster is replicated to the Rubrik cluster in our DR center. From there, we do a total backup to an archive out to the cloud. So, we have a mixture of everything going on.

If users are buying Rubrik to back up their Oracle database, I suggest they speak to a customer who has implemented Rubrik with Oracle. They should investigate and ensure they understand what they're buying before proceeding.

Overall, I rate Rubrik a five out of ten.

My customers use Rubrik for both backup software and hardware solutions. Unlike many backup solutions that only provide software, Rubrik offers an integrated platform, including hardware and software.

Rubrik's instant recovery capability has significantly boosted operational efficiency for our customers. It stands out as the only solution that allows us to seamlessly start up around two hundred virtual machines directly from the backup without encountering any issues.

In a bank implementation, we started with ten nodes and easily expanded to 30 as the organization grew. This shows Rubrik's scalability in supporting the organization's increasing needs.

What I like the most about Rubrik is its user-friendly interface.

While Rubrik is consistently innovative, I would like to see more openness for partners to access and assist in system management. Currently, access is limited, often handled by Rubrik personnel, likely due to security concerns.

I have been working with Rubrik for three years.

We have not had any stability issues with Rubrik.

Rubrik is highly scalable, and the process is straightforward. Adding nodes is easy, even during network changes, with no downtime required.

Rubrik's technical support is excellent. They handle issues efficiently, and if escalation is needed, they manage it well. I would rate them as a nine out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup process for Rubrik is very straightforward and it primarily involves networking configurations.

Deploying Rubrik was simple for us. We check and ensure correct IP configurations and VLANs. Network issues are usually the only hiccups. The implementation is smooth, needing minimal resources. On average, without upgrades, it takes about an hour for installation and setup.

Maintaining Rubrik is straightforward. With its four-node architecture, upgrades, and maintenance are easy as it handles updates by rebooting nodes individually.

I recommend Rubrik as a good solution, but it is crucial to work with knowledgeable partners for effective implementation. Understanding how to use it is key. Overall, I would rate Rubrik as an eight out of ten.

Using Rubrik for data backup and recovery management in our organization has been a seamless experience. It is a new and user-friendly product. It significantly reduces the learning curve and allows us to quickly grasp its functionalities.  

We used Rubrik for business continuity in a bank. In a demo, we started up a hundred virtual machines in just 12 minutes, highlighting its quick and reliable performance for uninterrupted business operations.

Rubrik stands out for simplifying data management with an all-in-one solution, serving as both software and backup targets. Unlike Data Domain, which is mainly a storage box, Rubrik is user-friendly and continually improves, making it more adaptable and user-focused. It goes beyond just storage, offering options for data management and recovery.

We primarily use Rubrik to back up and restore our VMware VMs and our Microsoft SQL databases and also to perform long-term archival.

Compared to other enterprise backup restore solutions, it is really easy to start using Rubrik to perform a backup and restore. The solution's interface is really intuitive.

For Microsoft SQL databases, Rubrik allows to perform a live mount of a database backup. Instead of doing the whole tedious restore procedure to get an older copy of the database back, you can also mount the database directly to the database from the backup storage. You will have a read-only copy on the backup server, which you can use to retrieve your old data.

Rubrik is a very scalable and high-performing backup restore solution. We can back up a large number of databases and also restore them with a very good backup restore performance.

Rubrik's disaster recovery capabilities could be improved. If you are using Rubrik and want to use it to do a quick and easy restoration of a site if one data center goes down, some small improvements can be made there.

I have been using Rubrik for four to five years.

Rubrik is a very stable solution, and we hardly have any issues with it.

Rubrik is a very scalable solution. The DBA and the server admin team, comprising approximately 15 employees, use the solution in our organization.

I rate Rubrik a nine out of ten for scalability.

We contacted the technical support team for some technical questions, and the experience was very positive. They follow up quickly on our support cases, and we get the technical expertise we seek. If we are looking for a particular feature that is not yet available, they add that requested feature to their backlog to implement it in a newer version of the solution. We are very happy with the technical support for the solution.

I rate Rubrik’s technical support eight and a half out of ten.

Positive

We previously used the latest backup restore capabilities offered by Microsoft SQL Server. We used our custom scripts and methods to perform backups and restores. We switched to Rubrik because we wanted a uniform backup restore solution and more advanced data protection against ransomware attacks. With Rubrik, we can safeguard our data more easily than our old custom backup solution.

With Rubrik, I was not involved in setting up the backup restore solution. From a database administrator's perspective, it is really easy to set it up if you want to configure backups for a database server. You have to install the agent, and then the server pops up in the Rubrik environment as a new server. Then, you can configure your backup configuration and backup policies, and you're good to go.

If you choose Rubrik, you will most likely have a positive experience. You should perform a thorough assessment and comparison to see if Rubrik is indeed the best fit for your environment. In my personal experience, Rubrik is a very good backup solution if you can afford its price.

Overall, I rate Rubrik a nine out of ten.