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:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation is heavily biased towards Windows environments. All instructions, tools, and examples assume a Windows Server/SharePoint deployment. Only Windows command-line tools (CMD, Registry Editor), Windows file paths, and Windows-specific services (VSS Writer, DCOM, NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM) are referenced. There are no Linux equivalents, nor is there any mention of Linux-based SharePoint or Azure Stack deployments. The documentation presumes the use of Windows administrative patterns and does not address cross-platform scenarios.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly state that MABS and SharePoint farm protection are only supported on Windows, if that is the case. If Linux is not supported, clarify this early in the prerequisites.
  • If any components (such as Azure Backup Server or Azure Stack) support Linux workloads, provide parallel instructions or at least mention the differences and limitations.
  • Where possible, include Linux equivalents or alternatives for backup and monitoring (e.g., using Linux-based backup agents, or scripting with Bash instead of CMD/PowerShell).
  • Avoid assuming the use of Windows-only tools (such as Registry Editor, CMD, or Windows file paths) without noting platform limitations.
  • If the product is Windows-only, add a clear note at the top of the documentation to prevent confusion for Linux administrators.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 00:58 #8 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-10 05:06 #7 processing ✅ Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

stsadm -o unregisterwsswriter