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
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in several areas: Windows technologies (Hyper-V, BitLocker, Windows Firewall) are referenced first and in greater detail than their Linux equivalents; examples and guidance often prioritize Windows or PowerShell, with Linux/CLI alternatives mentioned secondarily or omitted; and Windows-specific tools and patterns (such as Windows Firewall, BitLocker, Hyper-V, and PowerShell) are described extensively, while Linux alternatives (DM-Crypt, iptables, SSH, etc.) receive less coverage or are only briefly referenced.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that Linux-specific technologies (e.g., DM-Crypt, iptables, SELinux, Linux guest OS security controls) are described with equal detail and prominence as Windows technologies.
  • Provide Linux-first or parallel examples for all operational guidance, including CLI commands and configuration steps, not just PowerShell or Windows GUI.
  • Include explicit references and links to Linux documentation and best practices wherever Windows tools or patterns are mentioned.
  • Balance technical deep-dives (e.g., virtualization, disk encryption, firewalling) with equal coverage of Linux implementations and security features.
  • Avoid assuming Windows as the default platform; clarify when guidance applies to both Windows and Linux, and highlight any differences or considerations for Linux users.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-11 00:00 #366 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #362 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #358 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-08 00:00 #354 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #342 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-04 00:00 #338 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-03 00:00 #334 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-02 00:00 #330 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-01 00:00 #326 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-31 00:00 #322 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-30 00:00 #318 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-27 00:00 #306 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-26 00:00 #302 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-24 00:00 #294 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased