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Tutorial Migrate Gcp Virtual Machines
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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in several areas. The replication appliance required for migration must be a Windows Server (2012 R2 or 2016) VM, with no mention of a Linux-based alternative. In step-by-step instructions, Windows prerequisites and ports (WinRM) are listed before Linux, and some troubleshooting steps reference Windows management services. While Linux VM migration is supported and some Linux-specific instructions are present, the overall workflow and tooling are centered around Windows environments, and there is no parity in appliance OS support or in-depth Linux automation examples.
Recommendations
- Provide a Linux-based replication appliance option, or clearly state if only Windows is supported and explain the rationale.
- When listing prerequisites or configuration steps, present Linux and Windows instructions in parallel or in separate, equally detailed sections.
- Include Linux-specific troubleshooting steps and examples, not just Windows-centric ones (e.g., errors related to SSH, systemd, or Linux firewalls).
- Offer automation examples for Linux environments (e.g., using shell scripts or Ansible) for agent installation and configuration, similar to Windows examples.
- Avoid assuming Windows as the default environment for appliance deployment or management tasks; clarify OS requirements early and provide alternatives where possible.
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