Rubrik Reviews

Users mention that Rubrik has saved them a lot of money by replacing multiple backup software. They are also pleased with the peace of mind and data protection provided by Rubrik, although they acknowledge that it is difficult to quantify the ROI until a significant restore is performed.

Some users find the pricing to be expensive, especially for small businesses, while others consider it to be affordable. There are additional costs for add-ons and maintenance. However, some users appreciate that Rubrik includes both software and hardware in its pricing, making it more cost-effective compared to other solutions. There are also mentions of negotiating with Rubrik for a better price and receiving new hardware with contract renewals. 

• "I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."
• "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."
• "Rubrik is quite expensive for small businesses."

Rubrik is primarily used for data center backup, recovery, and ERP solutions. It is used to protect and manage data through backup systems, including virtual, physical, and cloud-native environments. Rubrik is deployed both on-premises and in the cloud, and it supports various systems and applications such as VMs, SQL, NOS servers, and Office 365. 

The solution is also used for HANA backups, full backup integration, incremental backups, log backups, and file system backups. It is utilized for backing up virtual machines and databases, as well as for creating backup servers for VMware. 

Rubrik is known for its ability to handle ransomware attacks and offers recovery solutions. Additionally, Rubrik Polaris, an application as a service, helps with recovery, ransomware identification, and vulnerabilities. It is used for server backups, infrastructure backups, long-term archives, and surveys on different cloud tiers.

The technical support team is quick to respond, providing detailed feedback on issues and steps taken to resolve them. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and cooperative. Users rate the technical support as excellent and appreciate that the support keeps them informed and involved in the resolution process. 

The initial setup for Rubrik is generally considered straightforward and easy. It typically takes a maximum of two weeks, although some users have reported completing it in as little as one hour. The number of people required for deployment varies depending on factors such as data volume and client requirements, yet it is typically a small team of two or three individuals. 

Networking configuration can sometimes pose a challenge. Users have praised Rubrik's support team for their assistance during the setup process. 

The scalability of the Rubrik solution is highly rated. Users consistently mention that the solution is scalable, easy to scale, and straightforward to scale. Users mention that the solution can be scaled up or scaled out, and it is able to handle increasing backup capacity. 

The solution of Rubrik is generally stable. Some users have experienced stability issues, particularly with the cloud-based instance of the solution. There have been reports of bugs and glitches, but these seem to be isolated incidents. Rubrik has improved its stability over time and is now considered extremely stable.