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Backup Support Matrix Iaas
This page contains Windows bias
About This Page
This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits moderate Windows bias. Windows scenarios, tools, and agents (such as MARS, DPM, and MABS) are described in greater detail and are supported for more backup and restore options. Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, MARS agent) are mentioned as restore methods, while Linux equivalents are absent or marked as unsupported. Windows operating system support is listed first and in more detail, with Linux support relegated to a separate section and with more limitations. Some restore and backup scenarios (file-level restore, agent-based backup with MARS/DPM/MABS) are available only for Windows, with Linux users missing parity or having to rely on custom scripts.
Recommendations
- Provide Linux CLI (az, bash) examples for restore and backup operations, especially where PowerShell is mentioned.
- Clarify or expand support for Linux backup agents or provide guidance for agentless alternatives.
- List Linux operating system support alongside Windows in the main support matrix, not in a separate section.
- Offer parity for file-level restore and backup frequency options for Linux VMs, or document workarounds.
- Explicitly mention Linux limitations in each scenario table, not just in a separate section.
- Where features are Windows-only, provide rationale and suggest alternatives for Linux users.
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Scan History
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| 2026-01-25 00:00 | #165 | completed |
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| 2026-01-24 00:00 | #161 | completed |
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| 2026-01-23 00:00 | #157 | completed |
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| 2026-01-13 06:17 | #107 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #92 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 22:28 | #78 | completed |
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| 2025-12-29 18:00 | #48 | cancelled |
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| 2025-12-16 00:00 | #8 | completed |
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| 2025-12-15 00:00 | #7 | completed |
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| 2025-12-14 05:05 | #6 | completed |
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