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Backup Support Matrix Mars Agent
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_only
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
The documentation for the MARS agent is exclusively focused on Windows environments. All examples, supported operating systems, and instructions pertain only to Windows (including Windows Server and Windows desktop editions). There is no mention of Linux support, Linux equivalents, or cross-platform considerations. Windows-specific tools and patterns (such as PowerShell, MMC, registry edits, NTFS, VSS, DISM.exe) are referenced throughout, with no alternatives or parity for Linux systems. The documentation assumes a Windows-centric audience and does not address Linux users or scenarios.
Recommendations
- Clearly state at the beginning that the MARS agent is only supported on Windows, and suggest alternatives for Linux environments (such as Azure Backup for Linux or other agents).
- Provide links or references to documentation for Linux backup solutions within Azure, so Linux users can find relevant guidance.
- If partial Linux support exists or is planned, include a support matrix for Linux operating systems and examples of installation, configuration, and backup/restore operations on Linux.
- Avoid using Windows-specific terminology (e.g., registry edits, MMC, PowerShell) without clarifying that these are not applicable to Linux, and provide Linux equivalents where possible.
- Add a comparison table or section that highlights differences between Windows and Linux backup approaches in Azure, helping users choose the right solution for their platform.
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