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File Sync Share To Share Migration
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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:
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powershell_heavy
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
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windows_first
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All migration instructions and examples assume the use of Windows Server, Windows VMs, and Windows-native tools such as PowerShell cmdlets (Invoke-StorageSyncFileRecall) and Robocopy. There are no examples or guidance for performing these migrations from Linux clients or using cross-platform tools. The documentation also recommends deploying Windows Server VMs in Azure and references Windows-specific services (Storage Migration Service) without mentioning Linux alternatives or parity.
Recommendations:
- Provide equivalent Linux-based migration instructions, including how to mount Azure File Shares on Linux and perform file copies using tools like rsync or azcopy.
- Include examples for invoking Azure File Sync operations from Linux environments, or clarify if such operations are not supported.
- Mention cross-platform tools (e.g., azcopy) alongside or before Windows-specific tools like Robocopy, and provide command examples.
- Clarify any platform limitations (e.g., if Azure File Sync server endpoints must be Windows-based) early in the documentation.
- Where PowerShell cmdlets are referenced, note whether there are REST API or CLI equivalents usable from Linux.
- If Storage Migration Service is only available on Windows, suggest alternative approaches for Linux users, or explicitly state the limitation.
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Scan History
| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 00:01 | #85 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed | ❌ Biased |
| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | in_progress | ❌ Biased |