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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:
⚠️
windows_first
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Azure-specific tools and patterns (such as Azure AD, RBAC, and SMB/NTLMSSP) are emphasized, and Windows-centric protocols (SMB) and tools (AzCopy) are mentioned before or more prominently than their Linux equivalents. While Linux/NFS examples are present, there is a lack of parity in command-line examples for Linux tools (e.g., rsync is only briefly mentioned in best practices, not in detailed steps or examples), and Windows/SMB mounting is described in more detail. There are no PowerShell-specific examples, but the overall focus is on Azure-native and Windows-friendly approaches.
Recommendations:
- Provide Linux-native command-line examples (e.g., rsync, scp, or Linux AzCopy usage) alongside or before Windows/Azure tools.
- When describing mounting procedures, offer both Linux and Windows client instructions (e.g., show how to mount Azure Files on Windows using PowerShell or 'net use', and on Linux using 'mount -t cifs').
- Include explicit Linux authentication and access control guidance (e.g., using Linux PAM, Kerberos, or LDAP with Azure AD integration) to balance the focus on Azure AD/RBAC.
- Mention open-source or cross-platform alternatives to Azure Data Factory and AzCopy, such as Apache NiFi, rclone, or native Linux scripting.
- Ensure that Linux/NFS and Windows/SMB examples are given equal prominence and detail in all setup and deployment sections.
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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 |
| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled | ❌ Biased |