In this Fireside Chat CEO, Sean Barr, sits down with Network Engineer, Lee Jolly, to discuss Data Protection and the cloud data management solutions Rubrik offers to customers. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this Fireside Chat.
Welcome back to another LookingPoint Fireside Chat, where we bring casual technology conversations to your screen. In this episode, LookingPoint CEO Sean Barr sits down with Lead Solutions Architect Lee Jolly to talk all things data protection—what’s changing, what’s exciting, and what IT leaders should consider when designing a resilient backup strategy.
Data protection isn’t just about backups anymore. It’s about having a full strategy that ensures your data is available, recoverable, and secure—whether it lives on-premises, in the cloud, or somewhere in between. A modern data protection plan may include:
Backup and recovery software
Written policies and SLAs
Multi-site data availability
Cloud integration
Automation and monitoring
As Sean points out, “data protection” and “data management” are becoming increasingly synonymous—with today’s platforms blurring the lines between the two.
Historically, backups were isolated and reactive—stored on tape, rarely touched unless disaster struck. But that’s changing. New solutions integrate advanced search functionality, automation, and real-time visibility, turning your backup infrastructure into a powerful tool for operations, compliance, and business continuity.
Where tape-to-disk was once the norm, modern platforms now support disk-to-disk-to-cloud models—dramatically increasing speed, accessibility, and efficiency.
Lee shares his thoughts on two of today’s leading data protection platforms:
Veeam
A well-established solution known for its reliability and simplicity. From an engineering perspective, Veeam “just works,” offering solid backup-to-disk functionality with advanced VM verification and policy-based automation.
Rubrik
A newer player with a next-gen approach. Rubrik was designed API-first, offering seamless integration, policy automation, and cloud-native backups. Its ease of use is a game-changer—removing the need for custom scripts and manual processes.
Policy-based management is becoming a core feature of modern IT—especially in backup environments that are rarely touched but critically important. Tools like Rubrik and Veeam now allow admins to:
Automate backups when a VM is provisioned
Enforce retention and compliance policies
Validate backups at regular intervals
Integrate with infrastructure tools via APIs
This shift means IT teams no longer need to rely on manual checklists or risk human error when protecting data.
Gone are the days of digging through spreadsheets and mystery tapes to find files. With today’s platforms:
Search across all storage locations (on-prem, cloud, endpoints)
Restore files at any point in time
Monitor success with real-time dashboards and analytics
These capabilities are not just about convenience—they’re essential for responding to modern security threats like ransomware, ensuring your organization can bounce back quickly and confidently.
Modern data protection platforms are transforming backup from an afterthought into an integrated, automated, and intelligent part of IT infrastructure. Whether you’re deploying Veeam, Rubrik, or another solution, the goal is clear: make backups seamless, secure, and easy to manage.
If you're evaluating your data protection strategy or need help selecting the right platform, our team at LookingPoint is here to help.
Learn more about Rubrik and data protection here.