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Rubrik Go pros and cons

Vendor: Rubrik
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Rubrik Go allows searching in the cloud through the on-prem appliance due to its indexing capabilities.
The standout feature is its ransomware protection capabilities along with a strong focus on security.
Rubrik Go provides valuable automation capabilities that streamline operations significantly.
The most valuable feature is the ease of use for backing up VMs and storage efficiency.
Rubrik Go significantly reduces workload and staffing requirements compared to legacy tools.

CONS

Reporting could be improved due to the limitation of exports only to CSV files.
Rubrik Go lacks fiber cable connection to a tape library, limiting certain backup options.
There is a need for enhanced integration with applications for streamlined backups, particularly from Microsoft applications.
Rubrik Go's security visibility could use enhancement.
Improvement is needed in support, especially with Tier 3 on-call team assistance.
 

Rubrik Go Pros review quotes

reviewer1254654 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 7, 2020
In terms of stability, the product is good.
reviewer1232808 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2019
Even though the data is already in the cloud, it's an AWS, so by accessing the on-prem appliance you can still search because it is indexed from that appliance.
AmarpreetSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 29, 2025
This product has positively impacted my organization because in the legacy tool, we used to have significant workload and significant people to be deployed, in this case, we have very minimal requirements.
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AD
Jan 20, 2020
The solution is easy to install; our team just has to put together the plan, give it to IT and let them handle it. Other solutions are quite complex, but this is much simpler.
reviewer1117053 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2024
The solution's most valuable features are its ease of use and performance.
CU
Jan 9, 2020
It has an easy-to-use interface that is not complicated.
Josua Taljaard - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 22, 2024
The standout feature is its ransomware protection capabilities.
JoseRodriguez6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2024
The automation capabilities streamline our operations significantly.
MA
Oct 25, 2020
Rubrik Go is very simple to use.
AS
Feb 4, 2020
The most valuable feature is the ease of use for backing up VMs.
 

Rubrik Go Cons review quotes

reviewer1254654 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 7, 2020
If you're going for Rubrik, you are not opting for the tape library because Rubrik doesn't have the fiber cable connected to the tape library.
reviewer1232808 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2019
Reporting could be improved. For now, it's only exported to CSB files.
AmarpreetSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 29, 2025
Rubrik Go could improve on the Kubernetes side; they should have more features for Kubernetes backup and orchestration.
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AD
Jan 20, 2020
If you were to compare it to, say, EMC, the availability of the documentation, training programs, and end-user education aren't as good. Rubrik could improve this.
reviewer1117053 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2024
The solution’s pricing could be reduced.
CU
Jan 9, 2020
Being a modern backup solution, Rubrik should have an option to back up a Kubernetes cluster.
Josua Taljaard - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 22, 2024
I believe there's room for improvement in terms of support, particularly with Tier 3 support coming from the on-call team.
JoseRodriguez6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2024
There have been occasional issues with the user interface needing certain necessary information, requiring us to contact support for clarification.
MA
Oct 25, 2020
You should be able to add more workloads to Rubrik Go.
AS
Feb 4, 2020
I would like to see better integration with applications, such as those from Microsoft, to make backing up from those applications simpler.