Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows Server is the only supported OS for the Azure Migrate appliance, with explicit requirements for Windows Server 2019 or 2022. The installation and configuration steps rely exclusively on PowerShell scripts and Windows-specific tools (IIS, Windows Activation Service, registry edits), with no mention of Linux equivalents or support for running the appliance on Linux. Examples and instructions for running scripts, managing files, and troubleshooting are all Windows-centric, and Linux is only referenced as a target for discovery, not as a platform for hosting the appliance or running the migration tooling.
Recommendations
  • Add support and documentation for running the Azure Migrate appliance on Linux servers, including prerequisites, installation, and configuration steps using Bash or shell scripts.
  • Provide Linux-based examples for script execution, file management, and troubleshooting, alongside PowerShell/Windows instructions.
  • Mention Linux tools and patterns (e.g., systemd, journalctl, SSH, Apache/Nginx) where relevant, and ensure parity in troubleshooting and validation steps.
  • Clarify any limitations or roadmap for Linux appliance support if not currently available, and link to alternative solutions for Linux users.
  • Ensure that examples and instructions for both Windows and Linux are presented in parallel, rather than Windows-first.
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Scan History

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