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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. SMB (the Windows protocol) is described as the default/primary use case for NAS, with Linux/UNIX access via Samba mentioned as a secondary, less-supported scenario. Official support is only noted for Windows and macOS SMB clients, with Linux SMB clients (Samba) explicitly called out as unsupported. Windows terminology (NTFS, SID, Active Directory, NTLM) is used throughout, and there are no Linux command-line examples or configuration walkthroughs for NFS or SMB. The only command-line example provided (rpcinfo) is for NFS, but there are no practical Linux or UNIX configuration or troubleshooting examples for either protocol. Windows tools and concepts are referenced more frequently and with greater detail than their Linux equivalents.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equal emphasis and detail for Linux/UNIX client scenarios, including official support statements and configuration guidance for both NFS and SMB (Samba) clients.
  • Include Linux command-line examples for mounting NFS and SMB shares, troubleshooting, and managing permissions (e.g., using mount, smbclient, getfacl/setfacl, idmapd.conf).
  • When discussing dual-protocol and identity mapping, include Linux/UNIX configuration steps (such as configuring /etc/idmapd.conf, nsswitch.conf, and LDAP integration) alongside Windows/Active Directory steps.
  • Clarify support status for Linux SMB clients (Samba) and provide guidance or references for best-effort interoperability.
  • Balance terminology by referencing both Windows (NTFS, SID, AD) and Linux (POSIX ACLs, UID/GID, LDAP) concepts equally, and avoid presenting Windows tools or patterns as the default.
  • Where possible, present examples and explanations for both platforms side-by-side, rather than focusing on Windows first or exclusively.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 00:58 #8 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-10 05:06 #7 processing ✅ Clean