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Migrate Replication 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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation for the Azure Migrate replication appliance demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All operating system requirements, examples, and instructions are centered around Windows Server (2016/2012 R2). There is no mention of Linux as a supported OS for the replication appliance, nor are there any Linux-specific deployment instructions, examples, or requirements. All paths, installer references, and configuration details (e.g., C:\Temp\ASRSetup, .msi installers, Windows Server roles, group policies, IIS settings) are Windows-centric. Even for physical server deployments, only Windows is referenced, with no parity for Linux environments.
Recommendations
- Explicitly state whether Linux is supported as a replication appliance OS. If not, clarify this limitation.
- If Linux is supported, provide equivalent instructions for deploying the replication appliance on Linux, including supported distributions, required packages, and configuration steps.
- Include Linux-specific examples for MySQL installation, directory paths, and service management.
- Mention Linux alternatives for Windows-specific tools and settings (e.g., group policies, IIS, .NET Framework).
- Provide parity in troubleshooting, upgrade, and maintenance instructions for Linux environments.
- If only Windows is supported, consider adding a rationale and guidance for Linux-only environments (e.g., alternatives, workarounds, or roadmap for future support).
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | 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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