Description

Introduction

Modern data protection environments demand automation, consistency, and rapid response. Rubrik provides a powerful REST API and PowerShell module that enable administrators to automate backup operations, reporting, and recovery workflows efficiently.

This training focuses on using PowerShell with Rubrik to script and automate common backup operations such as managing SLA domains, triggering on-demand backups, monitoring job status, and performing recovery tasks. Participants will gain hands-on experience interacting with Rubrik via PowerShell, allowing them to reduce manual effort, minimize errors, and scale backup operations across enterprise environments.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to confidently build, execute, and maintain PowerShell scripts that integrate seamlessly with Rubrik’s data protection platform.

Prerequisites

1. Basic understanding of Rubrik architecture and core components
2. Familiarity with Rubrik SLA Domains and backup concepts
3. Working knowledge of Windows administration
4. Basic to intermediate experience with PowerShell scripting
5. Understanding of REST APIs (recommended but not mandatory)
6. Access to a Rubrik cluster or Rubrik Cloud Data Management (RCDM) environment
7. PowerShell installed (Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7+)
8. Rubrik PowerShell Module installed and configured

Table of Contents

1. Overview of Automation in Rubrik

1. Why automate backup operations
2. Use cases for PowerShell with Rubrik
3. Rubrik APIs vs Rubrik PowerShell Module
4. Supported environments and limitations

2. Introduction to Rubrik PowerShell Module

1. Installing and updating the Rubrik PowerShell Module
2. Module structure and available cmdlets
3. Authentication methods and security considerations
4. Connecting to a Rubrik cluster

3. Working with Rubrik Objects Using PowerShell

1. Understanding Rubrik objects (VMs, databases, filesets)
2. Querying protected and unprotected workloads
3. Retrieving SLA and snapshot information
4. Filtering and sorting results

4. Automating Backup Operations

1. Assigning and modifying SLA domains via PowerShell
2. Triggering on-demand backups
3. Managing filesets and policies
4. Scheduling and bulk operations

5. Monitoring and Reporting with PowerShell

1. Checking backup job status
2. Monitoring SLA compliance
3. Generating backup and health reports
4. Exporting reports to CSV and email integration

6. Automating Restore and Recovery Tasks

1. File-level restore automation
2. VM and database recovery scripting
3. Mounting snapshots for validation
4. Handling restore validation and cleanup

7. Error Handling and Script Optimization

1. Common scripting errors and troubleshooting
2. Logging and exception handling
3. Writing reusable and modular scripts
4. Performance optimization best practices

8. Security and Best Practices

1. Secure credential management
2. Role-based access and API tokens
3. Script version control and documentation
4. Compliance and audit considerations

9. Real-World Automation Scenarios

1. Automating daily backup health checks
2. Bulk SLA assignment for new workloads
3. Scheduled reporting and alerting
4. Integration with ITSM and monitoring tools

10. Hands-On Labs and Examples

1. End-to-end automation script walkthroughs
2. Custom script development exercises
3. Debugging and enhancement labs
4. Best practices recap