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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
This page contains Windows bias
About This Page
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 exhibits a Windows bias by prioritizing Microsoft Active Directory as the primary LDAP server, frequently referencing Windows-specific tools and terminology (such as nslookup with Windows syntax), and providing examples using Windows command-line tools before mentioning Linux equivalents. Linux/UNIX alternatives (e.g., FreeIPA, OpenLDAP) are referenced only in a note and not integrated into the main narrative or examples. There is a lack of parity in practical examples and configuration guidance for Linux environments.
Recommendations
- Include Linux/UNIX-focused examples and configuration steps alongside Windows/Active Directory instructions (e.g., show dig and ldapsearch usage for querying LDAP records).
- Present FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, and Red Hat Directory Server as first-class supported options, not just in a note, and provide equivalent setup and troubleshooting guidance.
- Balance references to Microsoft Active Directory with equivalent details for popular Linux LDAP servers, including schema extension and security configuration.
- For command-line examples, always provide both Windows and Linux syntax side-by-side.
- Clarify any Azure NetApp Files limitations or differences for Linux LDAP servers in the main text, not just in footnotes or notes.
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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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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-09-14 00:00 | #111 | 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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