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Storage Files Active Directory Overview
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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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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by consistently referencing Windows concepts, tools, and patterns first (e.g., AD DS, DACLs, Kerberos as implemented in Windows environments), and by omitting Linux-specific examples or guidance. While there is a single mention that Linux clients are supported, the rest of the content, including terminology, diagrams, and use cases, is framed around Windows-centric identity sources and workflows. There are no Linux command examples, nor is there parity in describing how Linux clients interact with Azure Files using identity-based authentication.
Recommendations:
- Add explicit Linux client examples and workflows for identity-based authentication, including references to relevant Linux tools (e.g., mount.cifs, Kerberos configuration on Linux, kinit, etc.).
- Include diagrams or workflow descriptions that illustrate Linux client authentication flows, not just Windows/AD-centric ones.
- Balance terminology and use cases by mentioning Linux and cross-platform scenarios alongside Windows, rather than after or as an aside.
- Provide links to Linux-specific documentation and troubleshooting guides for SMB/Kerberos integration with Azure Files.
- Where Windows-specific features (like DACLs) are mentioned, clarify Linux equivalents (such as POSIX ACLs) or note any limitations.
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