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_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates Windows bias by listing Azure PowerShell as a primary command-line tool for cluster creation, mentioning Azure SQL Database (a Microsoft/Windows-centric technology) exclusively for metadata stores, and generally listing Windows-oriented tools (PowerShell, .NET SDK) before Linux-native equivalents (Azure CLI, cURL, Python/Java SDKs). There is no explicit mention of Linux-specific tools or examples, and the documentation does not provide parity in Linux command-line usage or alternative open-source database options for metadata stores.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific command-line examples using Azure CLI and cURL, and ensure these are listed before or alongside PowerShell examples.
  • Include instructions or references for managing HDInsight clusters from Linux environments, such as using Bash scripts or Linux shell utilities.
  • Mention open-source alternatives for metadata stores (e.g., PostgreSQL) if supported, or clarify Azure SQL Database requirements for non-Windows users.
  • Ensure SDKs and tools are presented in a platform-neutral order, or explicitly note cross-platform compatibility.
  • Add a section or examples for cluster management and monitoring using Linux-native tools (e.g., SSH, Linux monitoring utilities) where applicable.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
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 Clean Clean
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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean