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
Summary
The documentation generally maintains cross-platform parity, but there is a subtle Windows bias in the ordering and example selection. In the section on obtaining managed identity tokens, the Windows/PowerShell example is presented before the Linux/Bash example. Additionally, the documentation references the Azure Instance Metadata Service using a Windows-specific documentation link. However, both Windows and Linux methods are ultimately provided, and the rest of the documentation is platform-neutral.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows examples in parallel or alternate the order, rather than always listing Windows/PowerShell first.
  • When referencing the Azure Instance Metadata Service, link to both the Windows and Linux documentation, or to a platform-neutral overview.
  • Explicitly state that all features and examples apply equally to both Windows and Linux Batch nodes, where applicable.
  • Consider providing .NET code samples that show both Windows and Linux pool configurations, if there are any differences.
  • Audit other sections for subtle ordering or phrasing that may imply Windows is 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
2026-01-12 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

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