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Automation Child Runbooks
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a strong Windows bias by exclusively using PowerShell-based examples, referencing Windows-centric cmdlets (e.g., Start-AzAutomationRunbook, Disable-AzContextAutosave), and omitting any Linux shell (Bash, Python) or cross-platform scripting alternatives. All examples and troubleshooting steps are presented with PowerShell syntax and tools, with no mention of Linux-native approaches or parity for users who may prefer Bash or Python runbooks. The documentation also refers to 'Start a runbook with Windows PowerShell' and does not provide Linux-first or cross-platform guidance.
Recommendations
- Add equivalent examples for Bash and Python runbooks, showing how to call child runbooks and handle parameters/output.
- Include references to Linux-native tools and scripting environments supported by Azure Automation.
- Present cross-platform guidance, making it clear which features and patterns work on both Windows and Linux environments.
- Reorder sections or add notes to clarify that Azure Automation supports multiple runbook types, not just PowerShell.
- Explicitly mention any limitations or differences for Linux-based runbooks and provide workarounds or alternatives.
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