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Storage Files Migration Overview
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
missing_linux_example
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a Windows bias in several ways. Windows migration tools (RoboCopy, Azure File Sync, Storage Migration Service) are listed first and in more detail, while Linux migration scenarios are minimally addressed. Most examples and guides focus on Windows Server sources, with Linux (SMB) migration covered only briefly and without dedicated examples or tool guidance. Windows-specific tools and patterns (RoboCopy, NTFS ACLs, TreeSize) are emphasized, and Linux alternatives are not discussed or recommended. There are no Linux-specific file-copy tool examples, and the documentation does not provide parity in migration guidance for Linux environments.
Recommendations
- Add Linux-specific migration examples, including step-by-step guides using common Linux tools (e.g., rsync, smbclient, cifs-utils) for SMB file share migration.
- Include Linux command-line examples for mounting Azure file shares and copying files, alongside Windows/Powershell examples.
- Discuss Linux file system permissions and how they map to Azure Files ACLs, similar to the NTFS/ACL coverage for Windows.
- Highlight Linux-compatible third-party tools for discovery and migration, and provide links to their documentation.
- Ensure migration tool tables and recommendations present Linux and Windows options with equal prominence and detail.
- Provide troubleshooting guidance for Linux SMB clients connecting to Azure file shares.
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