Document Details
Secure Design
This page contains Windows bias
About This Page
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 Windows bias primarily through its references to Microsoft-centric tools, services, and patterns. Examples and links often point to Windows or Microsoft-specific technologies (e.g., PowerShell, Entra ID, .NET, Azure Key Vault) without mentioning or providing Linux or open-source equivalents. Windows/PowerShell interfaces are referenced before alternatives, and there is a lack of explicit Linux-focused guidance or examples.
Recommendations
- Include Linux-specific examples and guidance for Azure management (e.g., using Azure CLI, Bash, or Linux-based automation tools alongside PowerShell).
- Mention and link to open-source or cross-platform alternatives where possible (e.g., alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID, .NET, or Key Vault for non-Windows environments).
- Provide parity in documentation by listing Linux tools and workflows before or alongside Windows/PowerShell options.
- Highlight how Azure services and security practices can be implemented on Linux-based workloads, including containerized and open-source stacks.
- Add references to Linux security best practices and how they integrate with Azure (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor, Linux file permissions, Linux-based logging and monitoring tools).
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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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| 2025-08-17 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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