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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits several forms of Windows bias. Windows tools and patterns (such as PowerShell, WinRM, and Windows authentication) are mentioned first and in greater detail than their Linux equivalents. Many examples and scripts are provided for Windows (e.g., PowerShell setup, SQL Server authentication), while Linux instructions are either brief, referenced externally, or missing. SQL Server and IIS web app discovery are only supported on Windows, with Linux support explicitly absent or limited. Linux requirements are often summarized or deferred to other links, and there are no Linux-specific example scripts or detailed walkthroughs.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-first or Linux-parity examples and instructions alongside Windows, especially for appliance setup, server access, and software inventory.
  • Include detailed Linux authentication and access configuration steps, not just brief lists of required commands.
  • Offer example scripts or command-line walkthroughs for Linux environments (e.g., SSH setup, user permissions, package manager queries).
  • Clarify or expand support for Linux-based SQL Server (if/when available), or provide guidance for alternative database discovery on Linux.
  • Ensure all references to external Linux documentation are summarized or included inline for parity with Windows instructions.
  • Explicitly state limitations for both platforms in all relevant sections, and avoid presenting Windows as the default or primary platform.
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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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed 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 Biased Biased

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