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Connectors Create Api Db2
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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
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias. Windows is mentioned before Linux/UNIX in several places, such as in the description of supported platforms ("IBM DB2 for Windows running in Azure virtualization") and in username length notes ("DB2 for Windows accepts a 30-byte string" after Linux/UNIX). The authentication options for on-premises connections list 'Windows (Kerberos)' as a choice, but do not mention Linux authentication mechanisms or Kerberos on Linux. There are no Linux-specific examples or guidance for connecting to DB2 on Linux, and the documentation does not address Linux-specific gateway installation or troubleshooting. All screenshots and UI flows are platform-neutral, but the text and examples lean toward Windows environments.
Recommendations:
- Ensure Linux/UNIX is mentioned alongside Windows, and not after or as an afterthought, in all lists and explanations (e.g., 'DB2 for Linux, UNIX, or Windows' instead of 'DB2 for Windows').
- Provide explicit examples and guidance for connecting to DB2 running on Linux/UNIX, including any differences in connection strings, authentication, or gateway setup.
- If authentication mechanisms differ on Linux (e.g., Kerberos configuration), document those steps or link to relevant Linux-specific resources.
- Where username length or other properties differ by platform, list Linux/UNIX first or present all platforms in a neutral order.
- Consider including troubleshooting tips or notes for common Linux/UNIX deployment scenarios, such as SELinux, firewall, or package dependencies for the on-premises data gateway.
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