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Backup Support Matrix Mars Agent
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
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation for the MARS agent is exclusively focused on Windows environments. All examples, supported operating systems, and tooling references are Windows-specific, with no mention of Linux or macOS support or equivalents. Windows tools and patterns (e.g., registry edits, PowerShell, MMC, NTFS, VSS) are referenced throughout, and there are no Linux alternatives or parity guidance. This creates a strong bias toward Windows and excludes Linux/macOS users entirely from using the MARS agent.
Recommendations
- Explicitly state in the introduction and support matrix that the MARS agent is Windows-only, and provide links to Linux/macOS backup solutions for Azure (e.g., Azure Backup for Linux VMs, third-party agents).
- Add a comparison table or section outlining backup options for Linux and macOS environments, including supported agents and architectures.
- Where Windows-specific tools or patterns are mentioned (e.g., registry, PowerShell, NTFS), clarify that these are not applicable to Linux/macOS and suggest alternatives if available.
- Ensure that cross-platform parity is addressed in related documentation, and provide migration or integration guidance for mixed OS environments.
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #243 | cancelled |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-08-22 00:01 | #88 | completed |
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| 2025-08-19 00:01 | #85 | completed |
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| 2025-07-19 13:51 | #54 | completed |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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