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:
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates some Windows bias by referencing and linking to Windows-centric tools (AzCopy, AdlCopy) for data movement, without mentioning or providing Linux-native alternatives. There are no explicit PowerShell or cmd.exe examples, but the data copy tooling and instructions assume the use of these Microsoft tools, which are most commonly used on Windows. Additionally, the documentation does not provide parity for Linux/Unix-native tools (such as rsync, scp, or hdfs dfs commands) for copying data, nor does it clarify cross-platform usage for AzCopy/AdlCopy. All command-line examples use SSH and standard HBase commands, which are cross-platform, but the omission of Linux-native data copy options and the exclusive mention of Windows tools constitutes a subtle bias.
Recommendations:
  • Include Linux-native data copy options (e.g., rsync, scp, hdfs dfs -cp) alongside AzCopy and AdlCopy, with example commands.
  • Clarify that AzCopy and AdlCopy are available for Linux and provide installation/use instructions for Linux environments.
  • When listing tools for copying data, avoid listing Windows-centric tools first or exclusively; present cross-platform options together.
  • Explicitly state that all SSH and HBase commands are cross-platform, and provide any OS-specific caveats if applicable.
  • Consider adding a table or section comparing available data movement tools for both Windows and Linux environments.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ✅ Clean

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