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Azure Virtual Machines
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
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a moderate Windows bias. Many queries and examples are generic and apply to Azure resources regardless of OS, but when OS-specific queries are shown, Windows Server examples are presented before Linux equivalents. Windows terminology (e.g., KB ID, update classifications like 'updateRollup', 'featurePack', 'servicePack') is used without Linux equivalents or explanations. PowerShell is given equal prominence to Azure CLI, but Linux-native shell examples (e.g., bash, zsh) are missing. There is a distinct separation of Windows and Linux update queries, but the Windows example appears first and is more detailed. No Linux-specific tools or patterns are mentioned, and the documentation does not address Linux-specific update types or classifications.
Recommendations
- Alternate the order of Windows and Linux examples so Linux is not always second.
- Provide Linux-specific terminology and update classifications (e.g., reference apt/yum/dnf package types, CVE IDs, etc.) alongside Windows terms.
- Include Linux-native shell examples (bash, zsh) for CLI usage, especially for scripting and automation.
- Add explanations or links for both Windows and Linux update mechanisms and patch types.
- Ensure parity in detail and coverage between Windows and Linux queries, including troubleshooting and result interpretation.
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Scan History
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-09-16 00:00 | #113 | completed |
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | cancelled |
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