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File Sync Firewall And Proxy
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation is heavily biased toward Windows environments. All examples, instructions, and tooling references are specific to Windows Server, PowerShell, and Windows configuration files. There are no Linux equivalents or cross-platform guidance, and the documentation assumes the use of Windows-only tools and paths throughout.
Recommendations
- Clearly state at the beginning of the documentation that Azure File Sync is only supported on Windows Server, if that is the case. If Linux support is planned or available, add equivalent Linux instructions.
- If any features (such as proxy/firewall configuration or connectivity testing) are available or relevant for Linux, provide Linux-specific examples using Bash, curl, iptables, or other common Linux tools.
- Where PowerShell is used, offer Azure CLI or REST API alternatives for cross-platform scenarios, or explicitly mention that only PowerShell is supported if that is a product limitation.
- For configuration file edits (such as .NET machine.config), clarify if these steps are only for Windows or provide Linux/Mono equivalents if applicable.
- When referencing Windows tools (e.g., netsh, WinHTTP, ServerRegistration.exe), indicate their platform specificity and suggest Linux alternatives or note the lack thereof.
- Add a section that addresses platform support and limitations, making it clear to Linux users what is or isn't possible.
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