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Backup Support Matrix
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
missing_linux_example
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation for Azure Backup shows a notable Windows bias. Windows backup scenarios (MARS agent, DPM, MABS) are described first and in greater detail, with Linux support often mentioned as 'not supported' or as a secondary note. Windows-specific tools (MARS agent, DPM, MABS) are referenced throughout, while Linux backup options are limited and less prominently featured. There are no Linux-specific examples or guidance for on-premises backup, and agent-based backup is only available for Windows. App-consistent backup for Linux requires custom scripting, which is referenced but not explained in detail here.
Recommendations
- Add Linux-first or Linux-parity examples for backup scenarios, especially for on-premises machines.
- Provide explicit guidance and examples for configuring app-consistent backups on Linux, including links to relevant scripts and best practices.
- Clearly indicate alternatives for Linux users where Windows-only tools (MARS agent, DPM, MABS) are mentioned.
- Reorganize tables and sections to present Windows and Linux support side-by-side, rather than Windows-first.
- Include Linux-specific limitations and workarounds more prominently, not just as footnotes.
- Reference cross-platform backup tools or third-party solutions where Microsoft tooling is Windows-only.
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Scan History
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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 |
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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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| 2025-12-15 00:00 | #7 | completed |
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| 2025-12-14 05:05 | #6 | completed |
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