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File Server Disaster Recovery
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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_tools
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missing_linux_example
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windows_first
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a strong Windows bias by focusing almost exclusively on Windows-based tools and patterns (e.g., DFSR, Active Directory, Azure File Sync with Windows Server), and by omitting practical guidance or examples for Linux file servers. All step-by-step instructions, architectural diagrams, and tool references are Windows-centric, with no equivalent Linux workflows or commands provided. While Azure Files is mentioned as being accessible from Linux, the actual disaster recovery procedures, sync setup, and failover instructions are only detailed for Windows environments.
Recommendations:
- Add equivalent disaster recovery workflows and examples for Linux-based file servers, including how to replicate, failover, and recover Linux file shares using Azure Site Recovery or other Azure-native tools.
- Include Linux-specific instructions for mounting Azure Files (e.g., using SMB or NFS from Linux clients), and provide sample scripts or commands (such as mount.cifs or mount.nfs usage).
- Reference and document open-source or cross-platform alternatives to DFSR and Active Directory for environments that do not use Windows Server.
- Clearly indicate in each section whether the guidance applies to Windows, Linux, or both, and ensure Linux parity in all step-by-step guides and architectural diagrams.
- Provide troubleshooting notes and port requirements relevant to Linux clients (e.g., SELinux, firewall-cmd, systemd mount units) when accessing Azure Files or participating in failover scenarios.
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