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Backup Architecture
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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a notable Windows bias. Backup of on-premises machines is described as Windows-only, with the MARS agent explicitly supporting only Windows. Linux machines are stated as 'not supported' for direct backup, and no Linux alternatives or examples are provided. The backup server options (DPM/MABS) are also Microsoft-centric and primarily Windows-based. Throughout, Windows tools and patterns (MARS agent, VSS, DPM/MABS) are mentioned exclusively or before any Linux context. There is no guidance or parity for Linux on-premises backup scenarios.
Recommendations
- Clearly state Linux backup limitations and provide links to alternative solutions for Linux on-premises machines (e.g., third-party agents, Azure Backup integration with Linux backup tools).
- Add explicit Linux backup scenarios or a comparison table showing feature parity/gaps between Windows and Linux.
- If Linux on-premises backup is not supported, suggest best practices for Linux users (such as using Azure Files, Blob, or VM-level backup for Linux VMs).
- Include references to Linux documentation where relevant, especially in sections discussing Azure managed disks and VM backup.
- Avoid presenting Windows-only tools (MARS, DPM/MABS) as the default without mentioning Linux context.
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| 2025-08-19 00:01 | #85 | completed |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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