We performed a comparison between Rubrik and VMware SRM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Disaster Recovery (DR) Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It has a good interface which is simple to navigate and utilize."
"Instant recovery of virtual machines allows for the restoration of services in minutes."
"We had some VMware issue as VMware did some changes on the AHCI drivers. Rubrik saved our environment those times."
"Product support team is excellent, with issues typically being resolved on the same day."
"In terms of usage, Rubrik has allowed us to retrieve data 80 to 90 percent faster than our previous technology."
"Takes me 80 percent less time to manage my backup environment."
"The tech support is extremely helpful."
"Rubrik is stable and easy to use."
"Testing failover capabilities."
"The most valuable feature of VMware SRM is its integration with the VMware platform."
"The solution runs well in the background, just in case we need it."
"My impression is that the initial setup process is relatively straightforward."
"SRM's best feature is automation."
"In terms of resiliency, the most valuable aspect of SRM has been its effectiveness."
"VMware SRM's most valuable features are its convenience and its use of stretched clusters."
"The simplicity of VMware SRM is one of its most important features. SRM console is straightforward to manage. It offers simplicity in monitoring, managing, and deploying, making it a unique value proposition. Additionally, Nutanix solutions also provide a simple GUI, which helps in operational efficiency."
"The reporting in the dashboard and reporting for extractions both need improvement. I would suggest making them easier to understand and use, not just out-of-the-box. We should also be able to customize them."
"Improving PowerShell integration would greatly simplify Rubrik management."
"I would rate the stability a seven out of ten. There is always room for improvement."
"Looking at how the data is broken down, we can see the total story, but sometimes it's difficult to see how big a particular snapshot is. Across 90 days of snapshots, which one is a particularly large one? Looking at the data holistically could be a lot easier."
"The integrated reporting is not really that nicely built. The reporting functionality could definitely be a little bit more customizable from an administration perspective, with an easier to understand interface."
"When errors do occur, it can be a somewhat painful process to get to the bottom of issues."
"Setup is immediate but pricing is not cheap."
"It needs to support more applications natively, like MySQL/MariaDB."
"Currently, there is a limitation of consolidating only 15 sites per SRM."
"The two vCenters have to be synchronized, which sometimes gives us problems because Keberos does not tolerate more than five minutes in time difference."
"You need a lot of knowledge to work with the interface because it is not really easy to use, and it would be great if the dashboard were simplified."
"It would be better if we could get more reporting features in VMware SRM."
"There is room for improvement in the automation and orchestration aspects of this solution."
"In my view, if VMware comes up with an appliance-based solution like vCenter Server (which was also Windows-based), it will be much easier for deployment. I"
"The version we are currently using is not the latest and greatest but it has buggy behavior in some browsers."
"Timing issues arise due to replication lags in multiple areas. When this happens, we encounter errors."
Rubrik is ranked 4th in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software with 84 reviews while VMware SRM is ranked 6th in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software with 73 reviews. Rubrik is rated 9.2, while VMware SRM is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Rubrik writes "Easy to use with minimal training required, innovative, good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware SRM writes "A scalable solution that integrates well with the VMware platform, but its platform agnostics do not support on-cloud usage". Rubrik is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Cohesity DataProtect, Commvault Cloud, Zerto and Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), whereas VMware SRM is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Zerto, Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, Azure Site Recovery and HPE Disaster Recovery Services. See our Rubrik vs. VMware SRM report.
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