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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
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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missing_linux_example
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windows_tools
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powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation is heavily biased towards Windows environments. All instructions, prerequisites, and tooling (such as the MARS agent, AzureOfflineBackupDiskPrep utility, and Azure PowerShell) are Windows-specific. There are no examples or guidance for Linux systems, and the workflow assumes the use of Windows-only tools and patterns (e.g., elevated command prompt, Windows file paths, Internet Explorer/Edge). Linux users are not addressed, and there is no mention of cross-platform alternatives.
Recommendations:
- Explicitly state early in the documentation that the workflow is only supported on Windows, if that is the case. If Linux is not supported, clarify this to set user expectations.
- If Linux support is possible, provide equivalent instructions, tooling, and examples for Linux environments (e.g., bash commands, Linux-compatible utilities, and browser requirements).
- Mention any cross-platform or Linux-compatible Azure backup agents or workflows, if available.
- Where PowerShell or Windows-specific tools are required, suggest or link to alternatives for Linux (such as Azure CLI or REST API usage).
- Avoid assuming the presence of Windows-only browsers (Edge, Internet Explorer); mention cross-platform browser support if applicable.
- Include a comparison table or section that outlines supported OSes and any limitations for non-Windows users.
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