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Connector Sql Server
This page contains Windows bias
About This Page
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
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a notable Windows bias. Windows authentication is described in detail and given equal prominence to SQL authentication, despite being unsupported in data flows and less relevant for Linux environments. Troubleshooting and configuration instructions are exclusively Windows-centric, referencing Windows-only tools (SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Configuration Manager, Windows Firewall) and providing no Linux/macOS equivalents or guidance. All screenshots and step-by-step instructions assume a Windows environment. There are no examples or instructions for connecting to SQL Server from Linux or macOS, nor any mention of Linux authentication patterns (e.g., Kerberos, integrated security via GSSAPI).
Recommendations
- Add equivalent instructions for configuring SQL Server remote access and network protocols on Linux (e.g., using sqlservr.conf, systemctl, firewalld/iptables).
- Include troubleshooting steps for Linux-based SQL Server installations, such as verifying TCP/IP settings and opening firewall ports.
- Clarify that Windows authentication is not available on Linux/macOS and provide alternative authentication guidance for those platforms.
- Add examples or references for connecting to SQL Server from Linux/macOS clients (e.g., using sqlcmd, Azure Data Studio, or ODBC with Kerberos).
- Balance screenshots and UI walkthroughs with cross-platform tools where possible, or note platform limitations.
- Explicitly state platform requirements and limitations for features that are Windows-only.
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Scan History
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-09-08 00:00 | #105 | completed |
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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