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
missing_linux_example
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation exhibits several forms of Windows bias. Windows-specific tools and patterns (such as PowerShell and WMI) are mentioned more frequently and in greater detail than their Linux equivalents. Windows requirements and examples are often listed before Linux ones, and some features (such as SQL Server and IIS web app discovery) are supported only on Windows or have much more detailed instructions for Windows. Linux support is present but less emphasized, with fewer examples, less detail, and some features not supported at all.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific examples and scripts for tasks such as credential provisioning, permissions, and discovery, similar to the detailed Windows/PowerShell instructions.
  • Ensure Linux requirements and supported distributions are listed with equal prominence and detail as Windows versions.
  • Where features are not supported on Linux (e.g., SQL Server discovery, IIS web app discovery), clearly state limitations and provide guidance or alternatives for Linux users.
  • Include Linux command-line tools (e.g., Bash, SSH, ss/netstat) in examples and instructions, and avoid assuming Windows tools (PowerShell, WMI) are always available.
  • When listing requirements or supported platforms, alternate the order or present Windows and Linux together to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Expand documentation for Linux-specific scenarios, such as dependency analysis, credential management, and troubleshooting, to match the depth provided for Windows.
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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
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-29 00:01 #95 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-27 00:01 #93 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-22 00:01 #88 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-20 00:01 #86 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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