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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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation provides comprehensive coverage of both Windows and Linux VM backup scenarios, but there are several areas of Windows bias. Windows-specific tools (MARS agent, DPM, MABS) are described in detail, with examples and restore instructions often referencing PowerShell and Windows workflows. Linux support is present but less detailed, with some features (e.g., file-level backup via MARS agent, DPM/MABS integration) unavailable for Linux, and Linux restore instructions lacking parity in example depth. Windows examples and tools are frequently mentioned first or exclusively, while Linux alternatives are not always provided or are described as unsupported.
Recommendations
- Where PowerShell or Windows tool examples are given for restore or backup operations, provide equivalent CLI or script examples for Linux (e.g., using Azure CLI, Bash).
- Clarify in each section whether a feature is Windows-only, and if so, suggest Linux alternatives or workarounds where possible.
- Expand Linux backup and restore documentation to include more detailed workflows and troubleshooting steps, similar to the Windows sections.
- Add explicit notes or links to Linux-specific backup and restore guides in the 'Next steps' and throughout the page.
- Where features are unsupported for Linux, provide guidance or references to alternative backup strategies for Linux VMs.
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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 |
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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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