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Backup Sql Server Database Azure Vms
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
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a notable Windows bias. It assumes SQL Server VMs are running Windows, references Windows-specific tools and extensions (e.g., AzureBackupWindowsWorkload, NT Service\AzureWLBackupPluginSvc), and links to Windows-only troubleshooting scripts. There are no explicit instructions, examples, or troubleshooting guidance for Linux-based SQL Server VMs, nor mention of Linux-specific requirements or differences. All examples, agent requirements, and extension references are Windows-centric.
Recommendations
- Explicitly state whether Linux-based SQL Server VMs are supported for Azure Backup, and if so, provide parallel instructions for Linux environments.
- Include Linux-specific prerequisites, such as required agents, .NET versions, and extension installation steps.
- Offer troubleshooting scripts or guidance for Linux VMs, similar to the Windows connectivity test scripts.
- Clarify whether extensions like AzureBackupWindowsWorkload and NT Service\AzureWLBackupPluginSvc have Linux equivalents, or describe alternative mechanisms for Linux.
- Add examples and screenshots for Linux VM configuration and backup workflows.
- If Linux is not supported, clearly state this limitation at the beginning of the article.
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