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Restore Guest Files Folders
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
Summary
The documentation is heavily biased toward Windows environments. All instructions, prerequisites, and examples are specific to Windows guest OS, with explicit statements that Linux guest OS restore is not supported. There are no Linux or macOS examples, tools, or guidance, and the only workaround for Linux is manual file recovery after VMDK attachment, which is not documented. The documentation assumes use of Windows credentials, Windows file sharing (UNC paths), and Windows administrative patterns throughout.
Recommendations
- Document a clear, step-by-step process for manually restoring files from a VMDK attached to a Linux guest OS, including mounting instructions and file copy commands.
- Provide parity in credential configuration for Linux VMs, including guidance for SSH or sudo access.
- Offer examples for Linux file systems (ext4, xfs) and restore scenarios, including handling of permissions and ownership.
- Clarify limitations and suggest alternative backup/restore solutions for Linux guests if full parity cannot be achieved.
- Avoid Windows-only terminology (e.g., UNC paths, 'Administrator' account) in general instructions; use OS-neutral language where possible.
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