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Kerberos
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
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by consistently referencing Windows Active Directory as the only supported KDC, prioritizing Windows terminology and workflows, and providing examples and tool references (such as setspn, MMC, and Event Viewer) that are Windows-centric. Linux-specific tools, workflows, and examples are either missing or mentioned only in passing, often as exceptions or caveats. Windows tools and patterns are described in detail, while Linux equivalents (such as kadmin, klist, or keytab management) are not covered. Troubleshooting and configuration guidance is focused on Windows environments, with minimal practical guidance for Linux administrators.
Recommendations
- Explicitly state support or limitations for non-Windows KDCs (such as MIT or Heimdal) and provide guidance for integrating with them if possible.
- Include Linux-focused examples for Kerberos configuration, such as keytab creation and management using kadmin, klist, and ktutil.
- Provide step-by-step Linux client configuration and troubleshooting workflows, including krb5.conf setup, keytab placement, and common error resolution.
- Reference Linux tools and commands (e.g., kinit, klist, ktutil) alongside or before Windows tools when discussing Kerberos principals, tickets, and SPNs.
- Offer parity in troubleshooting guidance, such as how to view Kerberos errors in Linux logs (e.g., /var/log/secure, journalctl) and interpret common error codes.
- Add Linux-specific sections for NFS Kerberos workflows, including mounting examples and best practices for hostname and SPN management.
- Clarify any Azure NetApp Files limitations regarding non-Windows environments and suggest workarounds or alternatives where possible.
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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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| 2025-09-04 00:00 | #101 | completed |
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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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