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Migrate Appliance
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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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missing_linux_example
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powershell_heavy
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windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation for the Azure Migrate appliance demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All deployment and management instructions assume or require Windows Server as the host OS, with no mention of Linux-based appliance deployment or Linux-native tooling. PowerShell scripts are the only supported/manual deployment method, and all configuration, update, and troubleshooting steps reference Windows tools (e.g., Registry Editor, Control Panel, MSI installers). Even in scenarios where Linux servers are discovered, the appliance itself must run on Windows, and Linux admin workflows are not addressed.
Recommendations:
- Provide parity by supporting and documenting deployment of the Azure Migrate appliance on Linux-based hosts (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL) where feasible.
- Include Linux-native deployment instructions (e.g., bash scripts, systemd services) alongside PowerShell/Windows instructions.
- Document how to manage, update, and troubleshoot the appliance using Linux tools (e.g., systemctl, journalctl, dpkg/rpm) if/when Linux support is available.
- If Windows-only deployment is a technical limitation, clearly state this early in the documentation and provide guidance or alternatives for Linux-centric environments.
- For discovery and management of Linux servers, provide examples and best practices from a Linux admin perspective (e.g., SSH key management, required Linux packages, SELinux/AppArmor considerations).
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | in_progress | ✅ Clean |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | in_progress | ❌ Biased |
| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled | ❌ Biased |