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Storage Files Authorization Overview
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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by exclusively referencing Windows ACLs, Windows identity sources, and Windows-specific tools (e.g., robocopy) for managing Azure Files authorization and access control. There are no examples or mentions of Linux equivalents, such as POSIX ACLs, Linux authentication mechanisms, or Linux file movement tools. The documentation assumes familiarity with Windows concepts and does not provide guidance for Linux administrators.
Recommendations
- Include examples of configuring directory and file-level permissions using Linux clients, such as using SMB mounting on Linux and managing POSIX ACLs where supported.
- Mention and provide guidance for Linux file movement tools (e.g., rsync, smbclient) and how ACLs can be preserved or mapped when migrating data from Linux systems.
- Clarify whether Azure Files supports POSIX ACLs and, if not, provide recommendations or workarounds for Linux users.
- Add a section or notes addressing Linux authentication sources (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos) and how they integrate with Azure Files.
- Ensure parity in documentation by presenting both Windows and Linux procedures side-by-side where possible.
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