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Storage Files Identity Configure File Level Permissions
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation is heavily Windows-centric, focusing exclusively on Windows ACLs, Windows tools (icacls, File Explorer, net use), and PowerShell. There are no examples or guidance for configuring permissions from Linux clients, nor is there mention of Linux tools or workflows. The documentation assumes a Windows environment throughout and does not address cross-platform scenarios or NFS shares.
Recommendations
  • Add a section explicitly stating the (lack of) support for configuring file/directory-level permissions from Linux clients, and clarify if this is a technical limitation or a documentation gap.
  • If possible, provide Linux-based guidance for mounting Azure Files (SMB) shares and clarify what permission management is possible from Linux (e.g., using smbclient, mount.cifs, or other tools).
  • Mention and document NFS options for Linux clients, if applicable, and clarify the differences in permission models.
  • If Windows ACLs are only manageable from Windows, state this clearly at the top and suggest alternative approaches for Linux environments.
  • Include parity in examples: if only Windows is supported, explain why; if Linux is supported, provide equivalent Linux commands and workflows.
  • Consider including a table comparing Windows and Linux support for Azure Files permission management.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

net use Z: \\<YourStorageAccountName>.file.core.windows.net\<FileShareName> /user:localhost\<YourStorageAccountName> <YourStorageAccountKey>

icacls <mapped-drive-letter>: /grant <user-upn>:(f)