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Backup Architecture
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_first
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a strong Windows bias. Backup scenarios and tooling are described almost exclusively for Windows environments, with the MARS agent and DPM/MABS servers being Windows-only solutions. Linux is explicitly stated as unsupported for direct backup with MARS, and there are no Linux-specific backup agent examples or equivalent Linux tooling mentioned. Windows backup patterns and tools (MARS, VSS, DPM/MABS) are described in detail, while Linux backup scenarios are omitted or only referenced indirectly (e.g., SAP HANA, Azure managed disks for Linux VMs). The documentation consistently presents Windows solutions first and in greater detail, with Linux support either missing or relegated to external links.
Recommendations
- Add explicit Linux backup scenarios and workflows, including supported agents and methods for on-premises Linux machines.
- Provide parity in example detail for Linux environments, including step-by-step guides and architecture diagrams.
- Mention Linux-compatible backup tools (such as Azure Backup integration with Azure VM Linux agents, or third-party solutions) where appropriate.
- Clarify limitations and alternatives for Linux users when Windows-only tools (MARS, DPM/MABS) are discussed.
- Include Linux-specific references and links in 'Next steps' and throughout the documentation, not just as external resources.
- If direct backup of Linux machines is not supported, state this clearly and suggest recommended alternatives or roadmap plans.
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| 2025-08-19 00:01 | #85 | completed |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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