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How To Set Up Appliance Physical
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation for setting up an Azure Migrate appliance for physical servers demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All setup and installation instructions are provided exclusively using PowerShell and Windows-specific tools (e.g., IIS, Windows Activation Service, registry edits), with no mention of Linux equivalents or alternative workflows. The examples and screenshots focus on Windows environments, and Linux is only referenced in the context of credential types for discovery, not for appliance setup or management. There are no instructions for deploying or managing the appliance on Linux servers, nor are Linux shell commands or tools provided.
Recommendations
- Provide equivalent setup instructions for Linux environments, including shell script examples and Linux-specific prerequisites.
- Document how to deploy and manage the Azure Migrate appliance on Linux servers, if supported, or clarify platform limitations.
- Include Linux tools and patterns (e.g., systemd, Apache/Nginx, cron, Linux file paths) where appropriate.
- Offer parity in troubleshooting steps, such as log file locations and service management for Linux.
- Ensure screenshots and examples alternate between Windows and Linux where both are supported.
- Explicitly state platform support and limitations at the beginning of the documentation.
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