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
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation is heavily oriented toward SQL Server running on Windows-based Azure VMs. It exclusively references Windows-specific tools and patterns, such as the 'AzureBackupWindowsWorkload' extension, NT Service accounts, and SQLIaaSExtension, with no mention of Linux-based SQL Server deployments. There are no examples or instructions for backing up SQL Server on Linux VMs, nor any references to Linux-specific prerequisites, extensions, or service accounts. The guidance assumes a Windows environment throughout.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit support and instructions for SQL Server running on Linux Azure VMs, including prerequisites, extension installation, and service account setup.
  • Provide Linux-specific examples and screenshots for backup configuration steps.
  • Clarify which steps and features are Windows-only and which are supported on Linux, including any limitations or differences.
  • Mention Linux equivalents for service accounts and extensions, or note if certain features are unavailable on Linux.
  • Include troubleshooting guidance for common Linux-specific issues (e.g., permissions, extension compatibility).
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased