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Storage Import Export Requirements
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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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windows_first
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missing_linux_example
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windows_tools
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powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation for Azure Import/Export service demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All operating system requirements, software prerequisites, and usage instructions are exclusively focused on Windows platforms. Only Windows and Windows Server are listed as supported OSes, with no mention of Linux or macOS. Required tools and commands (e.g., PowerShell, .NET Framework, BitLocker) are Windows-specific, and all example commands use PowerShell. There are no Linux equivalents or guidance for non-Windows users.
Recommendations:
- Explicitly state whether Linux and macOS are supported or unsupported for the WAImportExport tool and the Import/Export process.
- If Linux/macOS are unsupported, provide a clear rationale and suggest alternative workflows for non-Windows users.
- If partial support exists, document any available Linux-compatible tools or methods (e.g., using AzCopy, third-party BitLocker-compatible utilities, or mounting NTFS drives).
- Include example commands for checking disk sector size and preparing disks on Linux (e.g., using lsblk, fdisk, or hdparm).
- Mention cross-platform alternatives for required software (e.g., .NET Core, open-source disk encryption tools) where possible.
- Ensure that documentation for related tools (like AzCopy) includes parity in examples and instructions for Linux and macOS.
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