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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. PowerShell examples are provided for every operation, and in some sections (such as the 'Take a stable snapshot' section), Windows-specific tools and patterns (like Volume Shadow Service) are mentioned first and in more detail than their Linux equivalents. Linux is only briefly mentioned, and the Linux tool (fsfreeze) is described as providing less functionality. There are no Linux shell (bash) or scripting examples, and the documentation does not address Linux-specific workflows or application-consistent backup strategies in depth.
Recommendations:
  • Provide Linux shell (bash) script examples alongside PowerShell for all CLI-based operations.
  • Expand the discussion of Linux backup coordination tools, including examples of using fsfreeze and other common Linux utilities (e.g., LVM snapshots, application-specific tools) for achieving file- or application-consistent snapshots.
  • When mentioning Windows tools (like Volume Shadow Service), give equal prominence and explanation to Linux alternatives, possibly with links to relevant documentation.
  • Consider adding a table or section comparing Windows and Linux approaches to snapshot consistency, including best practices for both platforms.
  • Ensure that any prerequisites or environment setup steps are described for both Windows and Linux users.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

$vgname = "" $volname = "" $volname2 = "" $snapshotname1 = "" $snapshotname2 = "" # Create snapshots $vg = New-AzElasticSanVolumeGroup -ResourceGroupName $rgname -ElasticSanName $esname -Name $vgname $vol = New-AzElasticSanVolume -ResourceGroupName $rgname -ElasticSanName $esname -VolumeGroupName $vgname -Name $volname -SizeGiB 1 $snapshot = New-AzElasticSanVolumeSnapshot -ResourceGroupName $rgname -ElasticSanName $esname -VolumeGroupName $vgname -Name $snapshotname1 -CreationDataSourceId $vol.Id
# create a volume with a snapshot id New-AzElasticSanVolume -ElasticSanName $esname -ResourceGroupName $rgname -VolumeGroupName $vgname -Name $volname2 -CreationDataSourceId $snapshot.Id -SizeGiB 1
New-AzElasticSanVolume -ElasticSanName $esname -ResourceGroupName $rgname -VolumeGroupName $vgname -Name $volname2 -CreationDataSourceId $snapshot.Id -CreationDataCreateSource DiskSnapshot -SizeGiB 1
# remove a snapshot Remove-AzElasticSanVolumeSnapshot -ResourceGroupName $rgname -ElasticSanName $esname -VolumeGroupName $vgname -Name $snapshotname1
$elasticSanName = <nameHere> $volGroupName = <nameHere> $region = <yourRegion> $rgName = <yourResourceGroupName> $elasticSanSnapshotName = <ElasticSanSnapshotName> $newSnapName = <NameOfNewSnapshot> $elasticSanVolumeSnapshotResourceId = (Get-AzElasticSanVolumeSnapshot -ElasticSanName $elasticSanName -ResourceGroupName $rgName -VolumeGroupName $volGroupName -name $elasticSanSnapshotName).Id $snapshotconfig = New-AzSnapshotConfig -Location $region -AccountType Standard_LRS -CreateOption CopyFromSanSnapshot -ElasticSanResourceId $elasticSanVolumeSnapshotResourceId New-AzSnapshot -ResourceGroupName $rgName -SnapshotName $newSnapName -Snapshot $snapshotconfig;