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Storage Files Faq
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page for Azure Files and Azure File Sync exhibits a notable Windows bias. Many examples and troubleshooting steps reference Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, registry edits, File Explorer, icacls, cmdkey, net use), and instructions for managing tiered files, ACLs, and credentials are almost exclusively Windows-centric. Linux and macOS equivalents are rarely mentioned, and when they are, they are often referenced generically or after Windows instructions. There are several sections where only Windows workflows are described, leaving Linux/macOS users without clear guidance.
Recommendations
- Provide Linux/macOS equivalents for all PowerShell and Windows command-line examples (e.g., show how to check/remove alternate data streams, manage credentials, mount/unmount shares, and manage ACLs using Linux/macOS tools).
- Include instructions for managing tiered files and attributes using Linux/macOS file system commands.
- Reference Linux/macOS file managers and CLI tools (e.g., Nautilus, Finder, lsattr, getfacl/setfacl) where File Explorer or icacls are mentioned.
- Add troubleshooting steps and configuration details for Linux/macOS environments, especially for sync, mounting, and authentication scenarios.
- Ensure parity in example order (present Windows and Linux/macOS examples side-by-side or alternate which comes first).
- Clarify which features are Windows-only and which are cross-platform, and provide alternatives or workarounds for non-Windows users.
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2025-08-19 00:01 | #85 | completed |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | cancelled |
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