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Domain Name System Concept
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 demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Windows/Active Directory DNS is consistently presented as the default or recommended configuration, with Microsoft best practices and tools (such as DNS Manager) referenced throughout. Windows-centric tools and command-line examples (e.g., nslookup on Windows, C:\> prompt) are given before or in greater detail than Linux equivalents. Linux/BIND is mentioned only as an alternative, and Linux-specific instructions or troubleshooting steps are minimal or missing. The documentation also references Windows DNS UI elements and features (like 'Delete this record when it becomes stale' and DNS Manager's Advanced View) without Linux/BIND equivalents.
Recommendations
- Provide Linux/BIND-focused configuration and troubleshooting steps alongside or before Windows/Active Directory DNS instructions, including how to create and manage relevant DNS records (A/AAAA, PTR, SRV, URI) in BIND.
- Include Linux/BIND equivalents for all Windows DNS Manager UI actions (e.g., how to view TTLs, enable scavenging, or create reverse lookup zones in BIND).
- Balance command-line examples: For every Windows nslookup example, provide a Linux dig or nslookup example with equivalent detail and explanation.
- When referencing best practices, include authoritative sources or recommendations for BIND/Linux DNS, not just Microsoft/Windows.
- Avoid assuming Active Directory DNS as the default; clarify when instructions are specific to Windows environments and provide parallel guidance for Linux/BIND users.
- Expand troubleshooting sections to include common issues and solutions for BIND/Linux DNS servers, not just Windows DNS.
- Where possible, use neutral language (e.g., 'DNS server' instead of 'Active Directory DNS server') unless the distinction is necessary.
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #243 | cancelled |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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