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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a Windows bias in several ways: Windows terminology, tools, and features are referenced throughout, often without equivalent Linux examples or explanations. Windows-centric features (such as NTFS semantics, VSS shadow copy for Hyper-V, and references to Windows-specific FSCTL codes) are described in detail, while Linux client behaviors and configuration patterns are rarely mentioned or are only briefly noted. The documentation often links to Windows documentation and uses Windows terminology as the default, with Linux or UNIX features described as exceptions or disabled. There is a lack of Linux-specific configuration examples, troubleshooting guidance, and parity in feature explanations.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit examples and guidance for configuring and accessing SMB shares from Linux clients (e.g., using smbclient, mount.cifs, or relevant Linux tools).
  • Include Linux/UNIX equivalents for Windows-specific features or clarify how features behave for Linux clients (e.g., file permissions, delete semantics, offline files, symlink handling).
  • Provide troubleshooting steps and performance tuning recommendations for Linux clients, not just Windows.
  • Reference Linux documentation and tools alongside Windows ones, ensuring that links and explanations are balanced.
  • Clarify which features are relevant or behave differently for Linux clients, especially in dual-protocol or mixed environments.
  • Where Windows terminology is used (e.g., NTFS, VSS, FSCTL), provide Linux analogs or explain the impact for non-Windows clients.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased