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Data Box Gateway Deploy Provision Vmware
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
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by exclusively providing instructions and examples for provisioning the Data Box Gateway as a Windows guest OS in VMware. The tutorial specifies 'Guest OS family: Windows' and 'Guest OS version: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)' without mentioning Linux alternatives. Network configuration steps rely on PowerShell cmdlets (e.g., Set-HcsIpAddress), with no Linux shell or cross-platform alternatives provided. There is no discussion of Linux guest OS support, nor are Linux-specific tools or patterns referenced.
Recommendations
- Explicitly state whether Linux guest OS is supported or not. If supported, add instructions for provisioning the Data Box Gateway as a Linux VM, including recommended distributions and configuration steps.
- Provide Linux shell equivalents for network configuration, such as using ifconfig, ip, or nmcli, and clarify how to set static IP addresses on Linux-based VMs.
- Include examples and screenshots for Linux environments where applicable, such as using the vSphere client to select a Linux guest OS.
- Mention any Linux-specific requirements, limitations, or troubleshooting steps.
- If PowerShell cmdlets are required, clarify whether PowerShell Core (cross-platform) is supported, and provide guidance for Linux users.
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