Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias: in the 'Restore VM files and folders' section, the only Microsoft-native backup solution (MARS agent for Azure Backup) is listed as supporting Windows only, and is presented first in the table, while Linux support is only mentioned for third-party solutions. There are no explicit Linux-specific instructions or examples, and no parity for Linux-native backup/restore tools or guidance. The rest of the documentation avoids OS-specific instructions, but the backup/restore guidance is Windows-centric.
Recommendations
  • Include Linux-native backup/restore solutions (such as Azure Backup for Linux VMs, or instructions for using rsync, tar, or other common Linux tools) where appropriate.
  • Provide explicit Linux examples or instructions alongside Windows ones, especially in sections discussing VM backup and restore.
  • If Microsoft-native solutions for Linux are unavailable, clearly state this and suggest best-practice alternatives for Linux users.
  • Reorder or clarify tables to avoid listing Windows-only solutions first, or group by OS for clarity.
  • Ensure parity in guidance for both Windows and Linux environments throughout the documentation.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased