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Storage Files Migration Overview
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
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a strong Windows bias. Windows Server scenarios are prioritized in migration tables, with detailed tool recommendations (RoboCopy, Azure File Sync, Storage Migration Service) that are Windows-centric. Linux migration options are minimally addressed, with only Azure Storage Mover mentioned for Linux (SMB) sources and no Linux-native tool examples or guidance. The documentation also references Windows-specific tools (RoboCopy, TreeSize) and patterns (NTFS permissions, ACLs) without Linux equivalents or parity.
Recommendations
- Add Linux-native migration tool examples (e.g., rsync, cifs-utils, smbclient) for SMB shares, including step-by-step guides.
- Expand the migration guides table to include more Linux scenarios and tools, not just Azure Storage Mover.
- Provide parity in tool documentation by listing Linux and Windows tools side-by-side where possible.
- Include examples and guidance for setting file permissions and metadata from Linux systems, not just NTFS/Windows ACLs.
- Reference Linux file system concepts and how they map to Azure Files, to help Linux administrators.
- Mention and link to relevant Linux documentation and community tools for migrating SMB shares.
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| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | cancelled |
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