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Devtest Lab Attach Detach Data Disk
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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
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Summary:
The documentation focuses exclusively on using the Azure portal UI to attach and detach data disks, without providing any OS-specific (Windows or Linux) command-line examples. However, it omits any mention of post-attachment steps required inside the VM, such as mounting and formatting disks, which differ between Windows and Linux. This omission can disadvantage Linux users, as the process for making a new disk usable is not covered for either OS, but is especially critical for Linux where manual mounting is common.
Recommendations:
- Add a section describing post-attachment steps for both Windows and Linux VMs, such as initializing, partitioning, and mounting the disk (for Linux, using fdisk/lsblk/mkfs/mount; for Windows, using Disk Management or PowerShell).
- Provide example commands for both Linux (bash) and Windows (PowerShell) to guide users through making the new disk available inside the VM.
- Explicitly mention that after attaching a disk in the Azure portal, further steps are required inside the VM, and link to relevant documentation for both OSes.
- Ensure parity in instructions and examples for both Windows and Linux users throughout the documentation.
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