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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:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation is heavily oriented toward Windows environments. It assumes the use of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), a Windows-only tool, for both installation and configuration of AzureDTExec. All command-line examples use Windows paths and DOS-style commands, with no mention of Linux or cross-platform alternatives. There is no discussion of running AzureDTExec on Linux or macOS, nor are there instructions or examples for non-Windows environments.
Recommendations:
  • Clarify whether AzureDTExec is supported on Linux or macOS. If not, explicitly state this limitation.
  • If cross-platform support exists or is planned, provide installation and configuration instructions for Linux and macOS, including any prerequisites and differences.
  • Include command-line examples using Linux/macOS shell syntax (e.g., bash), and reference file paths and environment variables as they would appear on those systems.
  • Mention any alternative tools or workflows available for non-Windows users, such as using Azure Data Factory UI, REST APIs, or Azure CLI.
  • If SSMS is required and only available on Windows, suggest remote or containerized approaches for Linux/macOS users, or recommend equivalent Azure-native management tools.
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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

Flagged Code Snippets

> cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 18\Common7\IDE\CommonExtensions\Microsoft\SSIS\150\Binn" > AzureDTExec.exe ^ /F \\MyStorageAccount.file.core.windows.net\MyFileShare\MyPackage.dtsx ^ /Conf \\MyStorageAccount.file.core.windows.net\MyFileShare\MyConfig.dtsConfig ^ /Conn "MyConnectionManager;Data Source=MyDatabaseServer.database.windows.net;User ID=MyAdminUsername;Password=MyAdminPassword;Initial Catalog=MyDatabase" ^ /Set \package.variables[MyVariable].Value;MyValue ^ /De MyEncryptionPassword