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Copy Activity Overview
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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page for Azure Data Factory & Synapse Copy activity does not show explicit Windows bias in terms of PowerShell-heavy examples or exclusive mention of Windows tools. However, it demonstrates 'windows_first' bias by listing SQL Server (a Windows-centric technology) as the primary example in several places, and by referencing a tutorial that uses PowerShell for hybrid copy scenarios without mentioning Linux CLI or Bash alternatives. There are no Linux-specific examples, tools, or patterns provided, and Linux equivalents (such as Bash scripting, az CLI, or Linux file systems) are not discussed or linked.
Recommendations
- Add Linux/Bash/az CLI examples for common Copy activity scenarios, especially for hybrid and on-premises data movement.
- Include references to Linux file systems (e.g., ext4, NFS) in examples and connector documentation, not just generic 'file system'.
- Provide parity in tutorials: for every PowerShell/Windows-centric tutorial, offer a Linux/Bash/CLI version.
- Mention and link to Linux-compatible tools and patterns (e.g., azcopy, shell scripts) where relevant.
- Explicitly state cross-platform compatibility and provide guidance for both Windows and Linux users in setup and troubleshooting sections.
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Scan History
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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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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | 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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| 2025-08-17 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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