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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_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation assumes the use of Windows-based AD FS management tools (Server Manager, AD FS Management console) and provides only GUI-based instructions specific to Windows environments. There are no Linux or cross-platform command-line alternatives, nor any mention of how to perform equivalent steps on non-Windows systems. The documentation also references Windows-specific endpoints and concepts before any mention of general OpenID Connect standards.
Recommendations:
  • Provide PowerShell and command-line alternatives for AD FS configuration, and clarify if these can be run on non-Windows platforms (e.g., via Windows Admin Center, remote management, or cross-platform tools).
  • Explicitly state that AD FS is a Windows Server role and clarify any platform limitations early in the prerequisites.
  • If possible, mention or link to open-source or Linux-compatible alternatives to AD FS for OpenID Connect integration.
  • Add a note or section explaining that the described steps require access to a Windows Server environment, and offer guidance for users working in mixed or non-Windows environments.
  • Where possible, use OpenID Connect terminology and standards first, then describe how AD FS implements them, to reduce Windows-centric framing.
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Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-13 00:00 #79 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:17 #46 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:11 #45 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 20:32 #43 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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