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How To Set Up Appliance Vmware
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 demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: the alternative to OVA deployment is exclusively a PowerShell installer script, with no mention of Linux shell or bash equivalents; installation instructions for the VMware VDDK specify a Windows path (C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit) and do not mention Linux installation; credential examples and authentication focus on Windows/domain credentials and Active Directory, with Linux credentials mentioned only as an option in a dropdown, and no Linux-specific guidance or examples. There are no Linux shell commands, nor is there parity in deployment or troubleshooting steps for Linux-based appliances.
Recommendations
- Provide a Linux shell (bash) installer script or instructions for deploying the appliance on Linux servers, alongside the PowerShell script.
- Include Linux-specific installation instructions for the VMware VDDK, with appropriate file paths and extraction commands.
- Offer examples and troubleshooting steps for Linux credentials, including guidance for non-domain Linux authentication and permissions.
- Ensure that all steps (deployment, configuration, prerequisites) have both Windows and Linux examples, and present them with equal prominence.
- Clarify OS compatibility for the appliance, and explicitly state whether Linux-based appliances are supported or not.
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