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File Sync Firewall And Proxy
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 is heavily biased toward Windows environments. All examples, configuration steps, and troubleshooting instructions use Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, netsh, .NET config files, Windows paths). There are no references to Linux equivalents, nor any guidance for non-Windows platforms. The documentation assumes the use of Windows Server throughout and does not address scenarios for Linux servers or cross-platform agent support.
Recommendations
- Clearly state platform requirements and limitations at the beginning (e.g., 'Azure File Sync agent is only supported on Windows Server').
- If Linux support is planned or available, provide equivalent examples for Linux (e.g., using curl, iptables, systemd, or other Linux-native tools for proxy/firewall configuration and connectivity testing).
- Where possible, abstract instructions to be platform-neutral (e.g., describe required network/proxy/firewall settings in terms of protocols and endpoints, not just Windows config files).
- Add troubleshooting steps for Linux environments, if supported, or explicitly mention that troubleshooting is only applicable to Windows.
- If PowerShell is required, clarify that it is a Windows-only tool and suggest alternatives for Linux (such as Azure CLI or REST API usage).
- Provide a comparison table of configuration steps for Windows and Linux, or mention the lack of Linux support if that is the case.
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