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
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Windows terminology, tools, and deployment patterns (such as Azure File Sync, AD DS, and PowerShell) are referenced first and most prominently. Azure File Sync is described as transforming Windows Server into a cache, with no Linux equivalent mentioned. Authentication and identity sections focus on Windows-centric technologies (AD DS, Kerberos, NTLMv2), and backup/restore examples mention PowerShell and CLI but do not provide parity for Linux-specific tools or workflows. While Linux is mentioned in protocol support and some authentication scenarios, practical Linux deployment patterns and examples are missing or secondary.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Linux and macOS deployment examples, especially for mounting, authentication, and backup/restore workflows.
  • Include Linux-native tools and commands (e.g., mount, smbclient, nfs-utils) alongside PowerShell and Windows GUI references.
  • Discuss Linux equivalents to Azure File Sync or clarify that such functionality is not available, and suggest alternative strategies for Linux environments.
  • Ensure protocol and identity sections provide step-by-step Linux configuration guidance, not just mention compatibility.
  • Present examples and recommendations for all platforms in parallel, rather than leading with Windows.
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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
2026-01-11 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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased