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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a strong Windows bias by exclusively referencing Microsoft Active Directory as the supported LDAP server, focusing on Windows-centric LDAP schema extensions, and providing command-line examples (e.g., nslookup) in Windows syntax before mentioning Linux alternatives. There is a lack of Linux-specific configuration guidance or parity in examples, and Linux/UNIX LDAP servers (such as OpenLDAP) are not discussed as supported or referenced for integration.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention the lack of support for non-Active Directory LDAP servers (e.g., OpenLDAP) and, if possible, provide a roadmap or alternatives for Linux environments.
  • Provide Linux/UNIX command-line examples (e.g., using dig, ldapsearch) alongside or before Windows examples when demonstrating LDAP/DNS queries.
  • Include guidance or references for managing UNIX attributes in Active Directory from Linux clients or tools, not just Windows-based schema extensions.
  • Clarify any limitations or workarounds for Linux/UNIX administrators who may need to integrate with Azure NetApp Files in mixed environments.
  • Where possible, use neutral language and ordering (e.g., 'nslookup (Windows) or dig (Linux)') to avoid Windows-first presentation.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

    C:\>nslookup
    Default Server:  localhost
    Address:  ::1
    
    > set type=SRV
    > _ldap._tcp.contoso.com.
    
    Server:  localhost
    Address:  ::1
    
    _ldap._tcp.contoso.com   SRV service location:
              priority       = 0
              weight         = 0
              port           = 389
              svr hostname   = oneway.contoso.com
    _ldap._tcp.contoso.com   SRV service location:
              priority       = 0
              weight         = 100
              port           = 389
              svr hostname   = ONEWAY.Contoso.com
    _ldap._tcp.contoso.com   SRV service location:
              priority       = 0
              weight         = 100
              port           = 389
              svr hostname   = oneway.contoso.com
    _ldap._tcp.contoso.com   SRV service location:
              priority       = 0
              weight         = 100
              port           = 389
              svr hostname   = parisi-2019dc.contoso.com
    _ldap._tcp.contoso.com   SRV service location:
              priority       = 0
              weight         = 100
              port           = 389
              svr hostname   = contoso.com
    oneway.contoso.com       internet address = x.x.x.x
    ONEWAY.Contoso.com       internet address = x.x.x.x
    oneway.contoso.com       internet address = x.x.x.x
    parisi-2019dc.contoso.com        internet address = y.y.y.y
    contoso.com      internet address = x.x.x.x
    contoso.com      internet address = y.y.y.y