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Dbms Guide Sqlserver
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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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windows_tools
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powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation is heavily biased towards Windows, explicitly stating that the scope is the Windows version of SQL Server and that SAP does not support SQL Server on Linux for SAP workloads. All examples, configuration steps, and recommendations are for Windows Server environments, with exclusive references to Windows tools, filesystems (NTFS), and Windows-specific VM disk patterns. There are no Linux equivalents or even mentions of Linux-based deployment, tools, or best practices. Even general SQL Server features are described only in the context of Windows Server.
Recommendations:
- Clearly state early in the document that SAP does not support SQL Server on Linux for SAP workloads, but also provide a brief rationale and a link to any SAP or Microsoft roadmap or support statement for Linux.
- If possible, provide a short section or callout for customers interested in Linux, summarizing the current support status and alternatives (e.g., HANA on Linux, or SQL Server for non-SAP workloads).
- Where general SQL Server or Azure VM best practices are discussed, clarify which recommendations are Windows-specific and which could apply to Linux if/when support is available.
- Avoid using Windows-specific terminology (e.g., NTFS, D:\ drive, Windows command prompt) without noting that these are not applicable to Linux.
- If Linux support is added in the future, ensure all examples, configuration tables, and best practices are provided for both Windows and Linux, or clearly indicate differences.
- Add a note in the 'Next steps' or summary section to direct Linux users to appropriate documentation or support channels.
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Scan History
| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 00:01 | #88 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-22 00:01 | #57 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed | ❌ Biased |
| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | in_progress | ❌ Biased |
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