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Backup migration
From
Veeam
→
To
Rubrik Security Cloud

Veeam to Rubrik migration — zero-trust backup platform refresh

When the CISO becomes the budget holder for backup, the conversation usually shifts from Veeam to Rubrik. Rubrik Security Cloud ships immutable-by-default, includes anomaly detection across the backup data plane, sensitive-data discovery (PII / PCI / GDPR), and the $10M Ransomware Recovery Warranty. Servnet runs end-to-end Veeam-to-Rubrik migrations with parallel running so production backups are never at risk.

Vendor migration programme — Veeam source on the left, Rubrik Security Cloud target on the right, with parallel-running data streams converging through a central Servnet cutover hub.
From → To: Veeam vs Rubrik Security Cloud
CURRENTVeeamProduction workloadsLegacy management planeRenewal due / EoSServnetparallel-running migrationTARGETRubrik Security CloudProduction workloadsModern management planeStrategic 5-yr position
Typical outcomes

What good looks like after a Veeam → Rubrik Security Cloud migration

Migration window
8-12 wk

End-to-end including parallel running + cutover + Veeam decommission.

Parallel running
4-6 wk

Both Veeam + Rubrik backing up production concurrently — zero exposure window during cutover.

Operational FTE
−0.5-1

Typical reduction from collapsing Veeam's components into Rubrik's single appliance.

CISO confidence
↑ high

Reasoned + measurable: warranty, immutability, anomaly detection — auditable evidence the board understands.

The why

Why UK organisations migrate from Veeam to Rubrik Security Cloud

  • ✓Immutable-by-default — no "remember to tick the box" risk
  • ✓Anomaly detection across the backup data set, often catches ransomware before EDR
  • ✓Sensitive-data discovery (PII / PCI / GDPR) for ICO breach scope-of-impact
  • ✓Up to $10M Ransomware Recovery Warranty — real, paid out
  • ✓Single appliance vs Veeam's multi-component sprawl (proxy + repo + WAN accel + monitoring)
  • ✓Cleaner operational model — typically saves 0.5-1 backup FTE
How we run it

Migration phasing — typical Veeam → Rubrik Security Cloud programme

Veeam → Rubrik Security Cloud — programme timeline
W0W2W4W6W8W10W12Discovery + Rubrik sizing2wRubrik platform deployment2wParallel running4wCutover + Veeam decommission4wTotal programme: 12 weeks · parallel running throughout
  1. 1

    Discovery + Rubrik sizing

    Weeks 1-2

    Backup estate fingerprint; sized Rubrik appliance recommendation (R-series, R7000, Rubrik Cloud Vault); retention + replication design; commercial Bill of Materials.

  2. 2

    Rubrik platform deployment

    Weeks 3-4

    Hardware delivery + rack and stack (or Cloud Vault provisioning); Polaris setup; SLA Domains; first backup policies; integration with Active Directory + Entra ID + ITSM.

  3. 3

    Parallel running

    Weeks 5-8

    Both Veeam + Rubrik active; production restored from Rubrik in pilot tests; user acceptance + restore drills; SLA Domains tuned.

  4. 4

    Cutover + Veeam decommission

    Weeks 9-12

    Veeam policies switched off workload-by-workload; final restore tests from Rubrik; Veeam infrastructure decommissioned; legacy backups retained at Rubrik per retention policy.

Included in scope

What Servnet delivers in a Veeam → Rubrik Security Cloud migration

Rubrik appliance + Polaris deployment

R-series appliance, Cloud Vault, or hybrid — sized + deployed + integrated.

SLA Domain design

Workload-aligned retention policies (production / staging / dev / regulated) mapped from your existing Veeam jobs.

Restore drill programme

Documented quarterly restore tests for the year following cutover — auditor-ready evidence for ISO 27001, DORA, NIS2.

Ransomware Recovery Warranty

Up to $10M from Rubrik (subject to T&Cs) — we walk you through eligibility + the operational discipline required to keep the warranty active.

AD / Entra ID integration

Role-based access, MFA-enforced admin operations, audit logging into your SIEM.

Post-migration support

90-day hypercare; optional ongoing managed backup service.

De-risking the cutover

Top risks + how we mitigate them

⚠️ Existing Veeam contract has years left
We model the commercial outcome of either (a) running both during a transition until Veeam contract expiry, or (b) co-terminating early. The CISO-driven business case often outweighs the cost of early co-termination.
⚠️ Restore performance for VMs differs vs Veeam
Rubrik's storage architecture handles instant-recovery natively. Pilot wave includes restore-time benchmarks on the largest VMs — if they don't meet SLA, we re-spec the appliance before cutover.
⚠️ Operations team trained only on Veeam
Rubrik training included (Polaris is intuitive vs Veeam's component model); 90-day hypercare; optional ongoing managed service if internal capability is limited.
⚠️ Cyber-insurer requires specific backup attestation
Rubrik's immutability + warranty + audit evidence package is widely recognised by UK cyber-insurers. We provide the documentation pack required for renewal.
Pricing guide rail

Indicative: Veeam → Rubrik migrations typically run £25k-£45k professional services (excluding Rubrik hardware + Polaris licensing). Total programme cost (hardware + licence + services) is often higher than equivalent Veeam licensing — but the CISO-driven business case (ransomware warranty, anomaly detection, immutability, audit evidence) is what carries it. Talk to us for a sized commercial proposal modelling the 3-year position honestly.

Frequently asked

FAQs — Veeam → Rubrik Security Cloud

Is Rubrik really worth the price premium over Veeam?

For CISO-driven backup investments — yes. The warranty alone is genuinely paid out, the immutability is hardware-enforced not policy-toggled, and the anomaly detection has caught real ransomware before EDR in real customer incidents. For cost-sensitive backup-only refresh, Veeam remains excellent.

Can we keep our existing tapes / archive copies from Veeam?

Yes — we either (a) keep the Veeam infrastructure read-only as an archive store for retention compliance, or (b) migrate the archive data into Rubrik's long-term retention tier. Both are routine.

How does Rubrik handle M365 backup?

Rubrik Cloud Vault for M365 backs up Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams. We re-create your M365 backup policies during cutover; Rubrik's M365 product is feature-comparable to Veeam Backup for M365.

What about our existing Veeam repositories?

After cutover the Veeam repositories are repurposed as additional Rubrik archive tier (if hardware-compatible) or decommissioned via WEEE-compliant routes.

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