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
powershell_heavy
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by referencing PowerShell DSC methods (Get/Test/Set) without mentioning Linux equivalents, linking to PowerShell documentation, and omitting examples or guidance for Linux systems. The terminology and references (such as 'VM guest configuration extension') are Windows-centric, and there is no mention of Linux-specific tools, modules, or remediation patterns.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit examples and references for Linux systems, such as using Ansible, Chef, or native Linux configuration management tools.
  • Provide links to documentation for Linux guest configuration, including how remediation works on Linux VMs in Azure.
  • Clarify whether the described mechanisms (assignmentType, enforcement, etc.) apply equally to Linux VMs and, if not, document the differences.
  • Add sample workflows or code snippets for Linux environments alongside PowerShell/Windows examples.
  • Reference cross-platform modules or APIs, and avoid assuming PowerShell DSC is the only or primary method for configuration management.
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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 Clean Clean