Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows Server is the only supported OS for the Azure Migrate appliance, with explicit requirements for Windows Server 2019/2022. All setup and installation instructions rely on PowerShell, and the installer script installs Windows-specific roles and features (IIS, PowerShell ISE, Windows Activation Service). There are no Linux equivalents or examples for appliance deployment, nor is there guidance for running the appliance on Linux. Linux is only mentioned as a target for discovery, not as a platform for the appliance itself.
Recommendations
  • Provide instructions and support for deploying the Azure Migrate appliance on Linux servers, including supported distributions and prerequisites.
  • Include Linux shell (bash) examples for installation and configuration, alongside PowerShell instructions.
  • Clarify whether the appliance can be run in a Linux VM or container, and if not, explain the technical limitations.
  • Offer parity in troubleshooting and log file locations for Linux environments.
  • Ensure that all features (such as agentless dependency analysis and SQL Server discovery) are documented for Linux hosts where applicable.
  • List Linux tools and patterns (e.g., systemd services, SELinux/AppArmor considerations, firewall-cmd/iptables) where relevant.
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