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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates Windows bias by exclusively deploying Windows Server 2019 virtual machines for firewall testing and only describing test steps using Windows tools (Remote Desktop, Internet Explorer). There are no Linux VM deployment or testing instructions, nor are Linux tools (SSH, curl, etc.) mentioned. While deployment and resource management examples are provided for both Azure CLI and PowerShell, the validation and usage scenario is Windows-centric.
Recommendations
  • Include instructions for deploying a Linux VM alongside or instead of Windows VMs in the Bicep template.
  • Provide Linux-based testing steps, such as connecting via SSH to the Linux VM and using curl or wget to test allowed/blocked outbound connectivity.
  • Mention Linux-compatible tools and browsers (e.g., Firefox, curl) for firewall rule validation.
  • Add screenshots or command examples for both Windows and Linux environments to ensure parity.
  • Clarify that the scenario works for both Windows and Linux VMs, and provide guidance for users who prefer Linux.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed 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 Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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