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
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates mild Windows bias primarily through its terminology and references. The DNS zone names, public DNS forwarders, and examples are heavily oriented toward Microsoft/Windows-centric domains (e.g., *.windows.net, *.azure.com), and the only explicit mention of host file modification refers to 'the host file on a virtual machine' without specifying platform, but the context and Azure's historical documentation patterns imply Windows as the default. There are no explicit PowerShell or Windows-only command examples, but the documentation does not provide parity examples or guidance for Linux environments (e.g., /etc/hosts, Linux DNS tools). Additionally, the references to region codes and retrieval commands use Azure CLI, which is cross-platform, but the overall framing and naming conventions are Windows-centric.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention both Windows and Linux methods for host file overrides (e.g., C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts and /etc/hosts).
  • Provide example DNS configuration steps for both Windows (using PowerShell, Windows DNS Manager) and Linux (using dig, resolvectl, systemd-resolved, BIND, etc.).
  • Clarify that Azure CLI commands are cross-platform and provide any OS-specific caveats if relevant.
  • Where possible, avoid assuming Windows as the default platform; use neutral language such as 'on your operating system' or 'on your VM (Windows or Linux)'.
  • Add explicit notes or links to Linux DNS management documentation for parity.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
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2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
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2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Clean Clean
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2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
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