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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 exhibits a strong Windows bias. All detailed examples, supported workloads, and recovery scenarios are focused on Windows operating systems and applications (e.g., Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint). Linux is only mentioned as a guest OS within Windows/Hyper-V/VMware environments, with no native Linux installation or agent support described. Recovery options for Linux are limited to entire VM restores, while Windows supports item-level recovery. Windows-specific tools and patterns (e.g., NTFS, VSS, Control Panel, Visual C++ redistributable) are referenced throughout, with no Linux equivalents or alternatives provided.
Recommendations:
- Provide parity in documentation by including Linux-native backup and recovery scenarios, not just Linux as a VM guest.
- Offer item-level recovery options or clearly state limitations for Linux workloads, and suggest workarounds if possible.
- Include Linux-specific tools, filesystems (e.g., ext4, xfs), and backup agent installation instructions where applicable.
- List Linux examples and scenarios alongside Windows in all relevant tables and sections, not as an afterthought.
- Reference Linux management patterns (e.g., systemd, cron, shell commands) where Windows tools (e.g., Control Panel, VSS) are mentioned.
- Clarify any limitations or roadmap for improved Linux support in MABS, so Linux users can plan accordingly.
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