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Data Box File Acls Preservation
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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by prioritizing Windows terminology, tools, and privileges (such as SeBackupPrivilege, Administrator/SYSTEM accounts, and Windows NT ACLs) throughout the explanation of ACL transfer. Linux is mentioned only in contrast or as a limitation (e.g., only Windows NT ACLs are transferred with Linux clients, default ACLs aren't transferred in Linux), and there are no Linux-specific examples or guidance. The documentation lacks parity in describing Linux tools, patterns, or privileges for ACL preservation.
Recommendations
- Provide explicit Linux examples for copying data with ACLs, such as using smbclient, rsync with --perms/--acls, or cifs-utils.
- Clarify what 'Windows NT ACLs' means for Linux users and how Linux ACLs map (or do not map) to Azure Files.
- Describe Linux-specific limitations and possible workarounds for ACL transfer, including any tools or scripts that can help preserve metadata.
- List Linux user/group mapping behavior and how Linux permissions are handled when transferring to Azure Files.
- Include guidance for Linux administrators on how to verify ACL preservation after transfer.
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