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Secure File Transfer Protocol Host Keys
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 exhibits mild Windows bias. While it does mention the cross-platform 'known_hosts' file (used by OpenSSH on Linux/macOS/Windows), it gives Windows-specific examples and tools (WinSCP, Windows registry) more prominence and detail. The registry example is only for Windows, and the troubleshooting output uses Windows-style paths (C:\Users\<user>/.ssh/known_hosts) without showing Linux equivalents. There are no explicit Linux-specific client/tool examples (e.g., FileZilla, Linux CLI workflows), and no Linux-specific troubleshooting paths or instructions.
Recommendations
- Add Linux-specific SFTP client examples (e.g., FileZilla, OpenSSH CLI) alongside Windows tools.
- Include Linux-style paths (e.g., /home/<user>/.ssh/known_hosts) in troubleshooting and examples.
- Provide troubleshooting output examples from Linux terminals (e.g., typical OpenSSH error messages).
- Mention Linux GUI SFTP clients (e.g., Nautilus, GNOME Files) and how host keys are managed there.
- Balance the order of presentation so Linux/OpenSSH examples appear before or alongside Windows/WinSCP examples.
- Clarify that the 'known_hosts' file location and format is identical across Linux/macOS/Windows, and show both path styles.
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-08-19 00:01 | #85 | completed |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | cancelled |
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