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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.9

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure users achieve ROI within 2-3 years, citing cost, energy savings, and operational efficiencies with stable infrastructures.

Sentiment score

7.1

Rubrik enhances ROI with time savings, reduced costs, data protection, improved productivity, seamless backups, and compliance benefits.

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Rubrik provides long-term return on investment for my customers, as well as immediate benefits because of deduplication and compression, drastically reducing the cost on the storage side from traditional to Rubrik.

AmarpreetSingh

Technical Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

8.1

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure support is praised for quick, knowledgeable service, resolving issues swiftly with multilingual capabilities and proactive monitoring.

Sentiment score

8.3

Rubrik's support excels with quick responses, proactive issue resolution, and incorporates user feedback, surpassing other vendors in service.

When we send an email, an engineer is assigned within 15 to 20 minutes, and we get on a call to resolve the issue.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

The second one was a licensing issue because when I switched from the SMB package to another package, I had to change the way of licensing, and that was horrendous.

Jean Charles

Dsi at OFFICE PUBLIC DE L HABITAT DE ROUEN

They offer 24/7 support and even have a dedicated ransomware hotline with a team ready to engage immediately.

Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Rubrik's support has been good, better than many other vendors like Microsoft, VMware, and Dell.

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IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Rubrik provides excellent customer service and technical support.

HarishKumar6

Senior System Engineer at Goya Foods

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.9

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers exceptional scalability, allowing seamless expansion, dynamic growth, and effortless workload management for enterprises.

Sentiment score

7.8

Rubrik offers scalable, high-performance data management with seamless integration and expansion, praised for adaptability and non-intrusive scaling.

The scalability of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) deserves an eight out of ten rating, as there is no solution that is 100% efficient and there is always room for improvement.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

It can scale out horizontally as well as vertically, and the availability of expansion is very quick.

AmarpreetSingh

Technical Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Azure Backup solution offers faster restoration for data over six terabytes compared to on-premises.

Kammara Bheemanna

Information Technology Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Rubrik is highly scalable, with a rating of nine out of ten based on its seamless integration.

Ibrahim Hasan

Sales Manager at Beta Information Technology

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.2

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers stable, reliable performance with minimal downtime, efficient workload handling, and high user satisfaction.

Sentiment score

8.1

Rubrik is praised for stability and reliability, offering seamless integration and prompt support for minor issues.

Compared to VM, we find it most stable.

Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Regarding stability, I would rate Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) a seven out of ten.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

Rubrik has been stable, and we have not experienced any downtime.

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IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

When you do the restore, it is also stable and quickly delivering what we have been looking for.

reviewer2588997

Senior Technical Support Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

The prerequisite dependencies with the cost team site, infrastructure, port opening, and adding the complete Rubrik console module take time, depending on the volume of servers and storage occupancy.

Kammara Bheemanna

Information Technology Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Room For Improvement

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure needs improvements in setup cost, storage, integration, compatibility, networking, oversight, and pricing transparency for competitiveness.

Rubrik users suggest improvements in UI, integration, database compatibility, and pricing while praising their receptiveness to feedback.

We hope Nutanix can integrate inside our current license module.

Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

I would suggest that Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) should develop their own P2V (physical to VM) tools instead of requiring users to rely on third-party solutions.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

They should add AI features in the future.

JUNGKEUM SHIN

Manager at Seoul Institute of the Arts

We need more efficient search capabilities that allow searching by last name or login ID.

IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

I need a better output from the existing reports as they currently do not provide comprehensive metrics.

HarishKumar6

Senior System Engineer at Goya Foods

Including packaged training with the product at the time of purchase would be beneficial.

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Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Setup Cost

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers cost-effectiveness with comprehensive solutions, despite initial costs, appealing to enterprises for long-term ROI.

Rubrik's cost is justified by its simplicity, comprehensive features, and potential TCO savings through multi-year agreements.

The pricing is renewed every year, at almost $100,000 per year.

Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

It costs more compared to VMware due to different licensing areas.

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Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

At first, it is cheaper than cloud services, so the cost is a major benefit.

JUNGKEUM SHIN

Manager at Seoul Institute of the Arts

Rubrik is considered expensive, with a price rating of three out of ten.

Ibrahim Hasan

Sales Manager at Beta Information Technology

We could mix and match to optimize costs for our needs.

IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Rubrik is expensive due to its robust hardware.

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Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Valuable Features

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure excels in ease of use, scalability, data protection, and seamless management, enhancing performance and reducing costs.

Rubrik features instant recovery, a user-friendly interface, automation, and immutability, providing efficient, secure, and cost-effective backup management.

When technology development or devops teams request server provisioning, the setup time has been reduced from hours to less than 20 minutes.

Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

The performance was really better for applications and access times to the data.

Jean Charles

Dsi at OFFICE PUBLIC DE L HABITAT DE ROUEN

The replication method between Nutanix clusters is a valuable feature.

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Assistant Manager at Isuzu Hicom Malaysia Sdn Bhd

The most valuable feature of Rubrik is its concept of a 'backup airbag', which provides a robust defense against attacks.

Ibrahim Hasan

Sales Manager at Beta Information Technology

Since switching to Rubrik, our backup times have decreased significantly, going from two and a half days to one and a half hours for certain systems.

IT Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Even if my network is compromised by ransomware, the file system does not allow overwriting of the backups, ensuring that my backups remain safe.

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Rubrik administrator at Freelance

Categories and Ranking

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructur...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

200

Ranking in other categories

Software Defined Storage (SDS) (6th), HCI (3rd), Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) (1st), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (5th)

Rubrik

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (3rd), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) and Rubrik aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) is designed for HCI and holds a mindshare of 9.2%, up 8.6% compared to last year.
Rubrik, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 3.4% mindshare, down 7.7% since last year.

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)	9.2%
VxRail	10.6%
VMware vSAN	8.9%
Other	71.30000000000001%

HCI

Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Rubrik	3.4%
Veeam Data Platform	6.0%
Commvault Cloud	3.6%
Other	87.0%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Infrastructure efficiency has improved significantly with quick server provisioning, though physical to virtual migrations need a streamlined in-house tool

Head Systems Administration/Security at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC

From my experience with Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), there is one area that needs improvement. When moving a critical infrastructure from a physical machine to Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), we currently have to use a third-party tool to convert the physical machine to a VM. We have to use VMware converter to perform this conversion before moving it to Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI). I would suggest that Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) should develop their own P2V (physical to VM) tools instead of requiring users to rely on third-party solutions.

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Kammara Bheemanna

Information Technology Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Technical support has improved my data management process but I encounter GUI and cost challenges

The solution is available in the Azure Marketplace, but approaching directly is more cost-effective. The Marketplace approach incurs additional platform and reporting costs. We initially built Rubrik at host level and DB level. We encountered latency issues when reverting back, with numerous snapshots available. This resulted in increased costs and occupied spaces. I performed manual deletion of snapshots and verified with the Rubrik team for confirmation. The GUI reporting functionality lacks flexibility. For instance, obtaining specific server reports considering drive space and backup quantities is not possible, as it only provides overall reporting.

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Comparison Review

it_user244362

Managing Consultant with 51-200 employees

Aug 30, 2015

Nutanix vs. VMware EVO:RAIL vs. FlexPod

Originally posted at www.storagegaga.com/dont-get-too-drunk-on-hyper-converged/ I hate the fact that I am bursting the big bubble brewing about Hyper Convergence (HC). I urge all to look past the hot air and hype frenzy that are going on, because in the end, the HC platforms have to be aligned…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	92
Midsize Enterprise	77
Large Enterprise	82

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	55

Questions from the Community

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What makes Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) worth using?

NCI is a product with many tools and services but the one that, in my opinion, makes it better than similar products and worth using, is the full-stack lifecycle management. This capacity allows u...

Have you received reliable help from Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's support when you contacted them?

NCI is one of the best out there. For any software, no matter how good it is, technical support makes it or breaks it for me. You may have an amazing product but if there is not anyone to help you ...

Which would you choose - Rubrik or Veeam Backup & Replication?

Veeam Backup & Replication provides an easy-to-set-up solution to the issue of data storage and recovery. Setting it up is a relatively simple affair. For the most part it prompts you from scre...

What do you like most about Rubrik?

It's easy to manage and has an innovated solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik?

Regarding pricing, Rubrik is a costly solution, and I would rate it an eight.

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Comparisons

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Compared 7% of the time

HPE SimpliVity vs Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)

Compared 6% of the time

Sangfor HCI - Hyper Converged Infrastructure vs Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)

Compared 4% of the time

Azure Local vs Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)

Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

Veeam Data Platform vs Rubrik

Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

Azure Backup vs Rubrik

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Nutanix Acropolis AOS, Nutanix AOS, Nutanix Acropolis

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Overview

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure delivers high performance and scalability with central management and one-click upgrades. It enhances data protection and reduces deployment complexities, perfect for businesses seeking efficient virtualization.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers a comprehensive platform integrating compute, storage, and network for optimal infrastructure management. It supports multiple hypervisors, offering flexibility, efficiency, and ease of use. With features like Prism for centralized management, organizations can manage resources effectively while benefiting from data protection enhancements such as deduplication and compression. Hyper-convergence enables seamless integration, reducing operational costs and increasing scalability. Though the pricing is high, and setup and administration can be complex, the ability to support hybrid cloud implementations and critical infrastructures like VDI and databases provides notable advantages.

What are the key features of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?

Prism for Centralized Management: Simplifies resource management with a single control interface.
High Performance: Offers efficient I/O operations to enhance processing efficiency.
Scalability: Easily adjusts to growing business needs with one-click upgrades.
Data Protection: Uses deduplication and compression for secure data handling.
Hyper-Convergence: Integrates compute, storage, and network to optimize infrastructure.
Multi-Hypervisor Support: Provides flexibility to choose preferred hypervisors.

What benefits should users look for in Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?

Cost Effectiveness: Reduces operational costs through resource optimization.
Ease of Management: Centralized control enhances administrative efficiency.
Scalability: Grows seamlessly with business demand.
Data Protection: Increases security and reliability of data management.
Performance Improvement: Streamlines server provisioning and resource management.

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure finds adoption across industries for virtualization, cloud services, and infrastructure consolidation. Organizations utilize it for hybrid clouds and virtual server hosting, supporting applications like databases and virtual desktop infrastructures. They report enhanced data protection, disaster recovery capabilities, and improved performance, facilitating effective resource management.

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Rubrik offers instant recovery and intuitive web interface for seamless data backup in cloud and on-premises environments. It prioritizes security with features like ransomware detection and immutable backups, supporting platforms such as VMware and Oracle for effective disaster recovery.

Rubrik is recognized for its automation capabilities, facilitating SLA management and policy integration. Its API-centric architecture allows for extensive customization and seamless integration. Robust security measures, including ransomware protection, enhance data integrity. Organizations benefit from features like Live Mount and CloudOut, which support rapid data recovery across various environments. Despite its strengths, improvements in integration for complex systems, advanced reporting, and pricing competitiveness are necessary.

What are Rubrik's key features?

Instant Recovery: Restores virtual machines and databases in seconds.
Intuitive Interface: Streamlines user interaction for ease of use.
Automation: Enables seamless SLA management and policy integration.
API-Centric Design: Facilitates customization and integration.
Robust Security: Offers ransomware detection and immutable backups.
Archival Functionality: Manages data storage efficiently, optimizing costs.

What benefits should you look for in reviews?

Data Protection: Confidence in data integrity and ransomware security.
Cost Optimization: Efficient data storage management reduces expenses.
Rapid Recovery: Swift restoration capabilities minimize downtime.
Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to data protection standards.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Rubrik's implementation ensures critical data is safeguarded against threats while enabling rapid backups and recovery. By supporting platforms like VMware and Microsoft, it aids in sustaining operational continuity, meeting compliance requirements, and managing long-term data storage efficiently.