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
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates subtle Windows bias by referencing Windows-specific instructions and links before Linux equivalents, particularly in the agentless connector prerequisites. For example, the 'Read permissions to shared keys for the workspace' prerequisite links to instructions for installing the Log Analytics agent on Windows computers, without mentioning Linux instructions or parity. While the agent-based connector is clearly Linux-focused, the agentless section omits Linux examples and guidance, potentially leaving Linux users without clear instructions.
Recommendations
  • Provide direct links and instructions for installing and configuring the Log Analytics agent on Linux systems alongside Windows instructions.
  • Ensure that all prerequisites referencing platform-specific steps (such as agent installation or workspace key retrieval) include both Windows and Linux guidance, or clarify platform applicability.
  • Review all referenced documentation links to ensure Linux parity and avoid Windows-first presentation.
  • Add explicit notes or sections for Linux users in agentless scenarios, especially where steps may differ from Windows.
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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 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
2025-08-29 00:01 #95 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-28 00:00 #63 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased