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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows-specific deployment methods (Web Deploy) are described in detail, with explicit instructions to use Windows agents, while Linux alternatives are not discussed. The FAQ and error messages focus on Windows agent requirements, and there is no equivalent coverage for Linux deployment tools or troubleshooting. Examples and templates often default to .NET/ASP.NET (traditionally Windows-centric), and Windows-specific deployment patterns (e.g., Web Deploy, IIS references) are mentioned without Linux parity.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equivalent Linux deployment examples, especially for scenarios where Web Deploy is not available (e.g., using zip deploy, FTP, or Kudu REST API on Linux agents).
  • Include troubleshooting steps and error messages relevant to Linux agents, not just Windows.
  • When referencing deployment methods, mention Linux-compatible alternatives alongside Windows tools, and clarify which methods are cross-platform.
  • Balance .NET/ASP.NET examples with examples for Node.js, Python, Java, etc., and ensure these include both Windows and Linux deployment scenarios.
  • Explicitly state platform limitations (e.g., Web Deploy is Windows-only) and suggest best practices for Linux users.
  • Add links to documentation on Linux deployment tools and patterns, such as Azure CLI, SCP, or Git-based deployments.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-02 00:00 #99 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-15 00:01 #81 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:25 #47 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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