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
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a significant Windows bias. The Azure Migrate appliance is only described as being installed on Windows Server (2019/2022), with no mention of Linux as a supported OS for the appliance. All installation and verification steps use Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, CertUtil, Windows command prompt), and the script provided is a PowerShell script (.ps1) with no Linux equivalent. The appliance setup instructions exclusively reference Windows roles and features (IIS, PowerShell ISE, Windows Activation Service), and there are no Linux-based installation or usage examples. While Linux server discovery is supported, the documentation assumes a Windows environment for all tooling and setup, omitting Linux alternatives.
Recommendations:
  • Provide explicit support and instructions for deploying the Azure Migrate appliance on Linux-based EC2 instances, if supported. If not supported, clearly state this limitation.
  • Include Linux shell (bash) equivalents for all command-line steps, such as file hash verification (e.g., using sha256sum), and provide Linux-based installation and troubleshooting guidance.
  • If the appliance is Windows-only, add a prominent note early in the documentation to inform users that Linux is not supported as a host OS for the appliance.
  • Offer parity in examples: for every Windows-specific instruction (e.g., PowerShell script execution, CertUtil usage), provide a Linux alternative or clarify the absence thereof.
  • Review and update the documentation to ensure Linux administrators can follow the process without needing access to a Windows environment, or clearly state the requirement for Windows.
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