Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation for Azure File Sync demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All examples, scenarios, and deployment instructions exclusively reference Windows Server, with no mention of Linux or cross-platform alternatives. The language assumes the use of Windows Server for local caching, management, and recovery, and only Windows-specific tools and protocols are discussed in detail.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state whether Azure File Sync supports only Windows Server, or clarify any Linux or cross-platform limitations.
  • If Linux support exists or is planned, provide equivalent Linux examples and instructions for deployment, management, and recovery.
  • Mention Linux-compatible protocols (such as NFS) in parity with SMB, and clarify how non-Windows clients can interact with Azure File Sync.
  • If only Windows Server is supported, add a note early in the documentation to set expectations for non-Windows users.
  • Consider including a comparison table outlining feature availability and limitations for Windows vs. Linux environments.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased