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Azure Backup Glossary
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Bias Analysis
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Summary
The glossary is generally cross-platform and workload-neutral, but there are some mild signs of Windows bias. Windows-specific tools and technologies (e.g., VSS, DPM, MABS, MARS Agent) are referenced without always providing Linux/macOS equivalents or context. In the 'Application consistent backup' entry, VSS is mentioned first, with Linux alternatives only briefly referenced as 'pre or post scripts.' The 'Snapshot' entry links only to Windows disk snapshot documentation. Windows backup concepts (bare metal, system state) are described, but Linux equivalents are not discussed. However, most of these terms are workload-specific and reflect Azure Backup's actual supported workloads, which are often Windows-centric.
Recommendations
- Where Windows tools (e.g., VSS) are mentioned, provide equal detail or links for Linux/macOS alternatives (e.g., fsfreeze, custom scripts, etc.).
- In entries like 'Application consistent backup,' clarify how Linux workloads achieve consistency and link to relevant documentation.
- For concepts like 'bare metal backup' and 'system state backup,' note whether these are Windows-only and, if so, clarify Linux/macOS limitations or alternatives.
- In 'Snapshot,' add links to Linux disk snapshot documentation or clarify that the link is Windows-specific.
- Where workload-specific Windows tools are referenced (DPM, MABS, MARS Agent), clarify their platform scope and mention Linux backup options if available.
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