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Kerberos
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 a Windows bias in several ways: Windows Active Directory is presented as the only supported KDC, Windows terminology and tools (such as MMC, PowerShell, setspn) are referenced exclusively or before any Linux alternatives, and detailed workflows and troubleshooting steps are focused on Windows environments. There is a lack of Linux-specific examples, tools, or guidance for managing Kerberos principals, SPNs, or keytabs, and Linux client considerations are only briefly mentioned (e.g., hostname truncation).
Recommendations
- Explicitly state the lack of support for non-Windows KDCs and provide guidance for Linux administrators who may need to integrate with Windows AD.
- Include Linux-specific examples for Kerberos management, such as using kadmin, ktutil, or editing krb5.conf, especially for SPN and keytab management.
- Provide troubleshooting steps and workflows for Linux clients, including common issues with keytab creation, SPN mapping, and krb5.conf configuration.
- Reference Linux tools and commands (e.g., klist, kinit, kadmin) alongside Windows tools like setspn and MMC.
- Clarify any protocol or configuration differences for Linux clients, such as handling hostname truncation, keytab formats, and encryption type support.
- Add sample mount commands and configuration file snippets for Linux NFS Kerberos clients.
- Balance the order of presentation so that Linux and Windows approaches are given equal prominence where applicable.
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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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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-09-04 00:00 | #101 | completed |
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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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