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Backup Support Matrix Iaas
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
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation exhibits a moderate Windows bias. Windows tools and backup agents (such as MARS, DPM, and MABS) are described in detail and are supported only for Windows, with Linux support explicitly marked as 'Not supported' in several sections. Windows-specific restore and backup scenarios are often described first or in more detail, and PowerShell is referenced as the default automation tool for restore operations. Linux backup support is present but more limited, with several advanced features (such as file-level backup with agents, DPM/MABS integration, and Docker/ZFS support) unavailable. Linux examples and tools are less emphasized, and Linux users are often directed to generic or OS-agnostic solutions rather than dedicated Linux tooling.
Recommendations
- Provide parity in backup and restore features for Linux VMs, such as agent-based file-level backup and restore.
- Include Linux CLI (az CLI, Bash) examples alongside or before PowerShell examples for restore operations.
- Expand documentation of Linux-specific limitations and workarounds, and offer guidance for common Linux backup scenarios.
- Highlight Linux support and scenarios earlier in the documentation, not just in dedicated Linux sections.
- Where features are Windows-only, clearly state the roadmap or 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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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #99 | completed |
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| 2026-01-11 06:20 | #98 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #92 | completed |
 Clean
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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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