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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page for Azure Data Box demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows-centric tools (e.g., SharePoint Migration Tool, Azure File Sync) are mentioned first or exclusively, and there are no explicit Linux or cross-platform examples for device setup, data copy, or workflow steps. The workflow and ingestion sections focus on Windows-based scenarios and tools, with little to no mention of Linux equivalents or guidance for Linux administrators.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Linux workflow examples for mounting SMB shares, copying data, and device setup (e.g., using smbclient, mount.cifs, rsync, etc.).
  • Include references to Linux-compatible backup and migration tools (e.g., mention how to use Data Box with Linux-based backup solutions, or provide links to relevant guides).
  • Ensure parity in instructions for both Windows and Linux environments, such as step-by-step guides for both OS types in the workflow and ingestion sections.
  • Highlight cross-platform compatibility of Data Box and clarify any OS-specific limitations or requirements.
  • Mention open-source or third-party Linux tools that can be used with Data Box, and provide example commands or scripts.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
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
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
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2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
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2025-07-25 00:00 #60 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased