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Backup Support Matrix Mars Agent
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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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missing_linux_example
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windows_tools
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windows_first
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powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation for the MARS agent is exclusively focused on Windows environments. All examples, supported operating systems, and tooling references are Windows-specific, with no mention of Linux or cross-platform support. Windows tools and patterns (such as registry edits, MMC, PowerShell, DISM.exe) are referenced throughout, and there are no Linux equivalents or guidance. The documentation assumes the reader is using Windows, and Linux is not addressed at all.
Recommendations:
- Clearly state early in the documentation that the MARS agent is only supported on Windows, and provide a reference to Azure Backup solutions for Linux if available.
- If Linux is not supported, add a section explaining alternative backup solutions for Linux workloads in Azure (such as Azure Backup for Linux VMs or third-party solutions).
- Where Windows tools or patterns are mentioned (e.g., registry edits, PowerShell, MMC), clarify that these are not applicable to Linux and provide equivalent Linux instructions or explicitly state that no Linux support exists.
- Consider adding a comparison table or FAQ addressing backup agent support for both Windows and Linux, to help cross-platform administrators quickly understand their options.
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