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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation is heavily oriented toward Windows environments, with all command-line examples using PowerShell, exclusive use of Windows tools (e.g., Registry Editor, Certificate Import Wizard), and instructions that assume the Azure Backup Server is running on Windows. There are no examples or guidance for Linux-based management or alternative tooling, and Windows-specific patterns (such as registry edits) are presented as the only option.
Recommendations
  • Provide equivalent command-line examples using Bash or other Linux shells where possible, especially for certificate management and scripting.
  • Document how to perform certificate import and trust establishment on Linux-based Azure Backup Server installations (if supported), including use of tools like openssl and update-ca-certificates.
  • Clarify whether Azure Backup Server can be installed or managed from Linux, and if not, explicitly state this limitation early in the prerequisites.
  • Where registry edits are required, offer alternative configuration methods for Linux (if supported), or note the lack of Linux support.
  • For scripts (e.g., ExcludeDisk.ps1), provide or reference Linux-compatible alternatives or explain the Windows-only limitation.
  • Add a section or callout summarizing OS support and any platform-specific limitations, so Linux users can quickly determine applicability.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-12 00:58 #8 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-10 05:06 #7 processing Clean Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Data Protection Manager\VMWare]
    "IgnoreCertificateValidation"=dword:00000001
    
     $psInfo = get-DPMProductionServer
     $psInfo
     
     $vmDsInfo = get-DPMDatasource -ProductionServer $psInfo[0] -Inquire
     $vmDsInfo
     
     $vmDsInfo[2]
     
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure Backup Server\DPM\DPM\bin> ./ExcludeDisk.ps1 -Datasource $vmDsInfo[2] -Remove "[datastore1] TestVM4/TestVM4\_1.vmdk"

     C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure Backup Server\DPM\DPM\bin> ./ExcludeDisk.ps1 -Datasource $vmDsInfo[2] -Add "[datastore1] TestVM4/TestVM4\_1.vmdk"
     
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v2.0.50727]
"SystemDefaultTlsVersions"=dword:00000001
"SchUseStrongCrypto"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319]
"SystemDefaultTlsVersions"=dword:00000001
"SchUseStrongCrypto"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v2.0.50727]
"SystemDefaultTlsVersions"=dword:00000001
"SchUseStrongCrypto"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319]
"SystemDefaultTlsVersions"=dword:00000001
"SchUseStrongCrypto"=dword:00000001

     ServerName   ClusterName     Domain            ServerProtectionState
     ----------   -----------     ------            ---------------------
     Vcentervm1                   Contoso.COM       NoDatasourcesProtected
     
     ./ExcludeDisk.ps1 -Datasource $vmDsInfo[0] [-Add|Remove] "[Datastore] vmdk/vmdk.vmdk"
     
     Creating C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure Backup Server\DPM\DPM\bin\excludedisk.xml
     Disk : [datastore1] TestVM4/TestVM4\_1.vmdk, has been added to disk exclusion list.
     
     ./ExcludeDisk.ps1 -Datasource $vmDsInfo[0] [-view]
     
     C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure Backup Server\DPM\DPM\bin> ./ExcludeDisk.ps1 -Datasource $vmDsInfo[2] -view
     
     <VirtualMachine>
       <UUID>52b2b1b6-5a74-1359-a0a5-1c3627c7b96a</UUID>
       <ExcludeDisk>[datastore1] TestVM4/TestVM4\_1.vmdk</ExcludeDisk>
     </VirtualMachine>
     
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\MICROSOFT DATA PROTECTION MANAGER\VMWare]
" FailbackToCrashConsistentBackup"=dword:00000001