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Backup Azure Sql Mabs
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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
Bias Types:
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
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windows_first
Summary:
The documentation exclusively describes the use of Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) and Data Protection Manager (DPM), which are Windows-only tools, for backing up SQL Server databases. All examples, screenshots, and instructions are based on the Windows GUI and Windows-specific account names (e.g., NTAuthority\System). There is no mention of Linux-based SQL Server deployments, nor are there any examples or guidance for Linux environments, even though SQL Server is supported on Linux.
Recommendations:
- Acknowledge in the introduction that MABS and DPM are Windows-only solutions, and clarify their applicability to Windows-based SQL Server deployments.
- Provide a section or links for Linux users, outlining supported backup strategies for SQL Server on Linux (e.g., using Azure Backup with Linux VMs, native SQL Server backup/restore commands, or third-party tools).
- Include examples or references for backing up SQL Server on Linux, such as using bash scripts, cron jobs, or integration with Azure Backup via Linux agents.
- Mention any limitations or alternative recommendations for organizations running SQL Server on Linux, to ensure parity and avoid confusion.
- Ensure that future documentation on SQL Server backup in Azure covers both Windows and Linux scenarios, or clearly scopes the content to Windows if Linux is not supported.
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