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Backup Support Matrix Iaas
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_first
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation provides a comprehensive support matrix for Azure VM backups, covering both Windows and Linux. However, there is a noticeable Windows bias: Windows scenarios and tools (such as PowerShell and MARS agent) are often mentioned first or exclusively, with Linux support described separately and sometimes as 'not supported' for key features (e.g., MARS agent, DPM/MABS). Restore instructions and examples frequently reference PowerShell and Windows-centric workflows, while equivalent Linux CLI or automation examples are missing. Some advanced backup/restore features and file-level restore capabilities are more robust for Windows than Linux, with Linux users encountering more limitations and fewer step-by-step guides.
Recommendations
- Provide Linux CLI (az CLI, Bash) examples alongside PowerShell for restore and backup operations.
- Where features are Windows-only (e.g., MARS agent, DPM/MABS), clarify alternatives or workarounds for Linux users.
- Ensure that restore workflows and file-level restore instructions include Linux-specific guidance and troubleshooting.
- List Linux support and examples before or alongside Windows in tables and documentation sections where parity exists.
- Expand documentation on custom script usage for app-consistent Linux backups, including sample scripts and best practices.
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