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Storage Files Identity Assign Share Level Permissions
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Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
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windows_first
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias by repeatedly referencing Windows access control lists (ACLs) as the mechanism for directory and file-level permissions, and by using terminology and migration tools (e.g., PowerShell cmdlet for migrating SMB share permissions) that are specific to Windows environments. Windows ACLs are mentioned as the only supported method for granular permissions, and the documentation analogizes Azure RBAC roles to Windows file server ACLs. However, the actual share-level permission assignment is cross-platform via Azure Portal, PowerShell, and CLI, and the examples for PowerShell and CLI are provided in parallel. There are no Linux/macOS-specific examples or discussion of non-Windows ACLs, which may create friction for non-Windows users.
Recommendations
- Clarify whether directory and file-level permissions can be managed from Linux/macOS clients, and if not, explicitly state this limitation.
- If possible, provide guidance or references for managing Azure Files permissions from Linux/macOS clients, or explain the platform limitations.
- Add a note about cross-platform compatibility for Azure CLI and Portal steps, and clarify any Windows-specific requirements for PowerShell or ACL management.
- Consider including examples or discussion relevant to Linux/macOS administrators, such as mounting Azure Files shares on those platforms and the implications for permissions.
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