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Simulate Primary Region Failure
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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
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Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. While the static route simulation provides both Windows and Linux command examples, the Fiddler-based failure simulation only references Fiddler, a Windows-centric tool, with no mention of Linux or cross-platform alternatives. Additionally, the Fiddler method is presented as a primary approach alongside static routing, potentially disadvantaging Linux users. In some instructions, Windows commands or tools (e.g., 'ipconfig') are mentioned before their Linux equivalents.
Recommendations
- Include a cross-platform alternative to Fiddler for simulating HTTP failures, such as mitmproxy or similar tools, and provide equivalent Linux/macOS instructions.
- When listing commands or tools, present Linux and Windows options in parallel or alternate their order to avoid Windows-first bias.
- Explicitly state platform limitations for tools like Fiddler and suggest open-source or native alternatives for non-Windows users.
- Ensure all major steps and troubleshooting sections have both Windows and Linux/macOS examples where applicable.
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Flagged Code Snippets
route add <destination_ip> <gateway_ip>
route delete <destination_ip>
/*
// Simulate data center failure
// After it is successfully downloading the blob, pause the code in the sample,
// uncomment these lines of script, and save the script.
// It will intercept the (probably successful) responses and send back a 503 error.
// When you're ready to stop sending back errors, comment these lines of script out again
// and save the changes.
if ((oSession.hostname == "STORAGEACCOUNTNAME.blob.core.windows.net")
// depending on the sample, you may need to modify or remove the line below
&& (oSession.PathAndQuery.Contains("HelloWorld"))) {
oSession.responseCode = 503;
}
*/