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Back Up Hyper V Virtual Machines Mabs
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This page contains Windows bias
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Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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missing_linux_example
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windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation is heavily focused on Windows environments, specifically Hyper-V on Windows Server, and Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS), which is itself a Windows-based product. Linux is only briefly mentioned as a supported guest OS, with no detailed instructions or examples for Linux VMs. All procedures, tools, and screenshots are Windows-centric, and item-level recovery is explicitly stated as available only for Windows Server VMs. There are no Linux command-line examples, nor guidance for Linux-specific backup or recovery scenarios.
Recommendations:
- Provide explicit step-by-step instructions for backing up and restoring Linux VMs, including any differences or limitations compared to Windows VMs.
- Include examples or screenshots showing the process for Linux VMs, or clarify the process if it is identical.
- Document any Linux-specific prerequisites, such as required integration components or agent installation steps.
- Clarify the limitations for Linux VMs (e.g., only file-consistent snapshots) and provide guidance on best practices for Linux backup and recovery.
- If item-level recovery is not supported for Linux, state this clearly and suggest alternative approaches for Linux file recovery.
- Where possible, use neutral terminology (e.g., 'guest OS' instead of 'Windows Server VM') and avoid assuming the guest is always Windows.
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