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Migrate Appliance
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
powershell_heavy
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missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation for the Azure Migrate appliance is heavily biased towards Windows environments. All deployment and management instructions assume or require Windows Server (2019/2022/2025) as the host OS, with PowerShell installer scripts as the only supported method outside of OVA/VHD templates. Verification and upgrade steps use Windows-specific tools (CertUtil, Registry Editor, Control Panel), and all examples and screenshots are Windows-centric. Linux is only mentioned as a target for discovery, not as a supported platform for hosting the appliance or running management scripts. There are no Linux equivalents or parity in deployment, verification, or management instructions.
Recommendations
- Document and support appliance deployment on Linux hosts, or clearly state Windows-only support up front.
- Provide Linux shell (bash) equivalents for file hash verification (e.g., sha256sum, md5sum) alongside CertUtil examples.
- Offer Linux-compatible installer scripts or containerized appliance options.
- Include instructions for checking appliance versions and managing updates using Linux tools (e.g., dpkg, rpm, systemctl) if Linux support is added.
- Add explicit examples and screenshots for Linux environments where applicable.
- If PowerShell is required, clarify whether PowerShell Core on Linux is supported and provide relevant instructions.
- Ensure parity in troubleshooting and configuration guidance for both Windows and Linux hosts.
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