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Data Box File Acls Preservation
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
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by prioritizing Windows terminology, tools, and patterns. Windows-specific ACLs (NT ACLs, DACLs, SACLs, SeBackupPrivilege) are described in detail, while Linux equivalents are either omitted or mentioned only in relation to Windows features (e.g., Linux clients only transfer Windows NT ACLs). There are no Linux-specific examples, tools, or guidance for preserving Linux ACLs, attributes, or timestamps. Default ACL transfer is only supported for Windows clients, with Linux support explicitly excluded.
Recommendations
- Add Linux-specific examples and instructions for copying data with preservation of metadata (e.g., using smbclient, rsync, or cp with appropriate flags).
- Explain the limitations and differences in ACL/attribute/timestamp preservation for Linux clients, including what Linux ACLs (POSIX ACLs) are supported or not.
- Provide guidance on how Linux administrators can verify and troubleshoot metadata preservation, including any required permissions or configuration.
- List Linux tools and commands alongside Windows tools, and avoid using Windows terminology exclusively (e.g., clarify what 'Windows NT ACLs' means for Linux users).
- Include a comparison table summarizing metadata preservation capabilities for both Windows and Linux clients.
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