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Offline Backup Azure Data Box Dpm Mabs
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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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powershell_heavy
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windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation is heavily biased towards Windows environments. All instructions, examples, and prerequisites are specific to Windows Server and Windows-based tools (e.g., PSExec, PowerShell modules, Windows Registry, Windows file paths). There is no mention of Linux support, nor are there any Linux-specific instructions or alternatives provided. The documentation assumes the use of DPM/MABS, which are Windows-only products, but even generic steps (such as mounting NFS shares, certificate management, or Azure Data Box usage) are presented solely in a Windows context.
Recommendations:
- Clearly state early in the documentation that the process is only supported on Windows, if that is the case. If Linux support is possible (e.g., for Azure Data Box or MARS agent), provide equivalent Linux instructions.
- For generic steps (such as mounting NFS shares, connecting to Azure Data Box, or transferring files), include Linux command-line examples (e.g., using mount, smbclient, or NFS utilities on Linux).
- If PowerShell is required, clarify if cross-platform PowerShell Core can be used, or provide Bash/CLI alternatives where possible.
- For certificate management and registry edits, provide Linux equivalents (such as using OpenSSL for certificates and relevant config file edits instead of Windows Registry).
- If DPM/MABS are Windows-only, but Azure Data Box can be used in Linux environments for other backup tools, link to or mention those scenarios to help Linux users.
- Avoid assuming Windows file paths and UI navigation (e.g., C:\Program Files, Windows Certificate Manager) without noting alternatives or limitations for non-Windows users.
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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
psexec.exe -s -i cmd.exe
mount -o nolock \\<DeviceIPAddress>\<StorageAccountName_PageBlob X: