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
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation exhibits a Windows-first bias in several areas. Windows-specific paths (e.g., D:\home), tools (e.g., Web Deploy/MSDeploy, IIS, w3wp.exe), and configuration patterns are mentioned or prioritized, often without equivalent Linux examples or with Linux information presented as secondary. Many environment variables and descriptions are tailored to Windows or reference Windows behaviors, with Linux details sometimes appended or omitted. Some features and settings are described only in the context of Windows tools or processes, and examples often use Windows paths or conventions.
Recommendations:
  • For every Windows-specific example or path (e.g., D:\home), provide the Linux equivalent (e.g., /home).
  • When referencing Windows tools (e.g., Web Deploy/MSDeploy, IIS, w3wp.exe), also mention or link to Linux-native alternatives or clarify their applicability.
  • Ensure that Linux-specific behaviors, defaults, and limitations are described with equal prominence and detail as Windows.
  • Where features are not available or differ on Linux, explicitly state this and provide guidance or workarounds.
  • In tables and descriptions, avoid listing Windows details first by default; consider parallel presentation (Windows | Linux) or alternating order.
  • Add Linux/POSIX shell examples where PowerShell or Windows command-line examples are given.
  • Audit for environment variables or settings that are Windows-only and clearly mark them as such, while also highlighting Linux-only or cross-platform equivalents.
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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
2025-09-01 00:00 #98 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-31 00:01 #97 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-30 00:01 #96 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-29 00:01 #95 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased