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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
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by predominantly referencing Windows tools, protocols, and patterns (such as NTFS, Hyper-V, MS SQL Server, VSS, and Windows-specific features). Windows terminology and features are explained in detail, while Linux or UNIX equivalents are rarely mentioned, and Linux client configuration or usage examples are absent. Features relevant to Linux/UNIX clients (such as UNIX extensions) are noted as disabled or unsupported, and there is little guidance for Linux administrators. References and links are almost exclusively to Microsoft/Windows documentation, further reinforcing the Windows-centric perspective.
Recommendations
- Include explicit examples and guidance for configuring and accessing Azure NetApp Files SMB shares from Linux clients (e.g., using smbclient, mount.cifs, or relevant Linux tools).
- Provide parity in documentation for Linux/UNIX features, such as POSIX permissions, and clarify how dual-protocol volumes behave for Linux clients.
- Add references and links to Linux/UNIX documentation and tools where appropriate (e.g., Samba, Kerberos configuration on Linux, NFS export policies).
- Discuss limitations and workarounds for Linux clients, especially where Windows features are not supported or behave differently.
- Balance explanations of Windows-specific features (like NTFS semantics, VSS, Hyper-V) with Linux/UNIX equivalents or alternatives, or clearly state when features are Windows-only.
- Add troubleshooting and best practices sections for Linux/UNIX environments using SMB with Azure NetApp Files.
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Scan History
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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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