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Tutorial Migrate Gcp Virtual Machines
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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 exhibits a notable Windows bias. The replication appliance required for migration must run on Windows Server (2012 R2 or 2016), with no Linux alternative mentioned. Instructions for downloading and installing the appliance are Windows-specific, and several steps (such as copying files and running the installer) assume a Windows environment. While Linux VMs are supported as migration sources and there are Linux-specific instructions for enabling SSH and installing the Mobility agent, the core migration infrastructure is Windows-only. This creates friction for users who prefer or require Linux-based management hosts.
Recommendations
- Provide a Linux-based replication appliance option or clearly state if only Windows is supported, including rationale and possible workarounds.
- Include Linux command-line examples for any steps that can be performed on Linux (e.g., copying installer files, running scripts).
- Clarify in the prerequisites that the replication appliance must be Windows, and suggest best practices for Linux-centric environments (e.g., using a minimal Windows VM solely for the appliance).
- Wherever possible, present Linux and Windows instructions in parallel, rather than focusing on Windows first.
- If Linux support for the appliance is not possible, provide guidance for automating or managing the Windows appliance from Linux-based orchestration tools.
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