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Tutorial Migrate Physical Virtual Machines
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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-specific tools (e.g., SetupDiag, registry policies) and PowerShell are referenced as the default or only method for appliance setup and troubleshooting. Windows Server is repeatedly used as the example OS for the replication appliance, with explicit instructions to copy files to a Windows Server 2016 machine. Registry and group policy checks are described only for Windows. OS upgrade instructions and troubleshooting focus on Windows, with no equivalent Linux upgrade or troubleshooting guidance. Linux is mentioned in credential requirements and supported scenarios, but step-by-step examples, troubleshooting, and appliance setup are overwhelmingly Windows-centric.
Recommendations
- Provide explicit Linux-based examples for setting up the replication appliance, including supported distributions and step-by-step instructions (e.g., using shell scripts or native Linux tools).
- Include troubleshooting steps and checks for Linux systems, such as verifying system requirements, connectivity, and permissions, analogous to the Windows registry/group policy checks.
- Offer parity in OS upgrade instructions and troubleshooting for Linux VMs, including common issues and solutions.
- Where PowerShell is referenced, also provide equivalent Bash/shell commands for Linux users.
- When referencing Windows-specific utilities (e.g., SetupDiag), clarify their applicability and provide Linux alternatives or note when they are not needed.
- Use neutral language and examples (e.g., 'copy the appliance setup file to the machine you created for the appliance') rather than defaulting to Windows Server as the example.
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