Masterclass with Daniel Larsson
Book an interactive masterclass with Daniel Larsson, Senior Storage Engineer at Cristie. In 30–90 minutes, you'll get a solid introduction to GraphQL — what it is, how it works inside Rubrik Security Cloud, and how to use it to automate backups and reporting. You'll work with real tools: PowerShell, Python, and curl. When you leave, you'll have a clear understanding of the terms, the logic, and the workflow.
Daniel Larsson | Senior Storage engineer at Cristie
About this Masterclass
GraphQL is increasingly how Rubrik administrators interact with the platform programmatically — but for many, the terminology alone is a barrier. In this masterclass, Daniel introduces GraphQL from the ground up, using Rubrik Security Cloud as the working environment throughout:
- What GraphQL is — and how it differs from traditional REST APIs
Core terms explained with Rubrik examples: query, mutation, field, type, schema, node, and cursor -
How to use the Rubrik API Playground to explore the schema and discover valid operations
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The complete workflow: find a VM, trigger an on-demand snapshot, and monitor the async job status
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How to query events and use webhooks for backup reporting and anomaly detection
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How to work with PowerShell, Python, and curl to run and automate your queries
By the end, you'll understand the terms used in GraphQL automation — and know exactly how to apply them in your Rubrik environment.
Who is this masterclass for?
This masterclass is suitable for organisations that:
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Run Rubrik Security Cloud and want to move beyond the GUI for backup management and reporting
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Want to automate on-demand snapshots, status checks, or compliance reports
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Need to detect and report on anomalies or deviations in backup coverage
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Have Rubrik administrators or architects who are ready to start working with the API — but haven't taken that step yet.
Typical participants: Rubrik administrators, IT architects, platform owners, and technical leads responsible for backup operations and recovery assurance.
Structure and format
Duration: 30–90 minutes depending on your needs
Format: Online or on-site at your premises
Style: Short conceptual introduction to GraphQL and its terminology, followed by hands-on exercises using PowerShell, Python, and curl — working directly against the Rubrik Security Cloud API
Materials: Cheat sheet, basic presentation material, and a brief written summary can be shared afterwards.
Each masterclass is adapted to where you are today — you won't get generic slides, but a concrete walkthrough based on your environment and your actual automation needs.