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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by exclusively referencing Windows-centric tools and patterns, such as IIS for backend testing and PowerShell for scripting. The test instructions assume IIS is installed on backend VMs, which is a Windows-only web server, and there are no examples or references for Linux-based backend pools (e.g., Apache, Nginx). While Azure CLI is cross-platform, the tutorial does not provide Linux-specific guidance, such as using SSH, Bash, or Linux-native web servers. PowerShell examples are given equal prominence, but no Bash or Linux shell scripting alternatives are offered. The documentation also refers to Windows tools (PowerShell, IIS) before or instead of Linux equivalents.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit examples for Linux-based backend pools, such as using Apache or Nginx instead of IIS.
  • Include instructions for testing the load balancer using curl or wget from a Linux terminal, not just a browser.
  • Provide Bash shell script equivalents for resource creation and management alongside PowerShell examples.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI commands work on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and show Linux-specific usage patterns (e.g., using environment variables, SSH).
  • Mention how to install and use Azure CLI and Cloud Shell on Linux systems.
  • Balance references to Windows and Linux tools, ensuring Linux administrators see their workflows represented.
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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 Clean Clean
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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Clean Clean

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