Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation for backing up the Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) is heavily biased toward Windows environments. All examples, tools, and procedures reference Windows-specific utilities (e.g., PowerShell, mountvol.exe, diskshadow.exe, psexec.exe, Net Share), Windows file paths, and Windows-only features like Previous Versions. There are no Linux equivalents or cross-platform alternatives provided, and all instructions assume the administrator is working on Windows. Even cloud backup and SQL Server backup examples are framed in a Windows context.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state platform requirements and limitations at the beginning of the documentation.
  • If MABS is Windows-only, clarify this and explain why Linux alternatives are not supported.
  • Where possible, provide guidance or references for similar backup strategies on Linux (e.g., using native SQL Server on Linux, Azure Backup Agent for Linux, or alternative backup tools).
  • Include notes or links to documentation for cross-platform SQL Server backup and restore procedures.
  • If any part of the process can be performed from a Linux system (e.g., accessing Azure Backup vaults, managing SQL backups), provide Linux command-line examples (e.g., using sqlcmd, az CLI, or SMB/CIFS mounting).
  • Avoid using Windows-specific tools (like mountvol.exe, diskshadow.exe, psexec.exe, Net Share) without mentioning that these are not available on Linux, and suggest alternatives if possible.
  • Add a section summarizing platform support and explicitly noting the lack of Linux support if applicable.
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Scan History

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2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
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