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_first
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation for MABS (Azure Backup Server) V3 UR1 protection matrix demonstrates a strong Windows bias. Windows workloads, tools, and patterns are described in detail and appear first in all relevant sections. Linux support is limited to guest VMs, with minimal detail and no examples or parity for advanced features. Windows-specific technologies (NTFS, VSS, ReFS, deduplication, system state, bare metal recovery) are referenced throughout, while Linux equivalents are not mentioned or supported. Recovery options for Linux are limited compared to Windows, and there are no Linux-specific usage examples or guidance.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific backup and recovery examples, including command-line instructions and supported scenarios.
  • Expand the Linux section to detail supported distributions, file systems, and any limitations or workarounds.
  • List Linux support alongside Windows in all relevant tables, rather than relegating Linux to a separate, minimal section.
  • Clarify if and how advanced features (e.g., item-level recovery, application-aware backup, deduplication) are or are not supported for Linux, and provide guidance or alternatives.
  • Where Windows-specific tools or patterns (e.g., VSS, NTFS, ReFS) are mentioned, add notes about Linux equivalents or explicitly state the lack of support.
  • Include parity in troubleshooting, cluster support, and unsupported data types sections for Linux workloads.
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Scan History

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