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
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. References to enabling managed identities on VMs consistently link only to Windows VM instructions, with no mention of Linux VM equivalents. Environment variable examples are provided for both Linux (bash) and Windows (PowerShell), but PowerShell is always shown as the Windows method, reinforcing Windows-centric scripting. In sections about Azure CLI and PowerShell, the Windows example uses PSCRED (PowerShell credential) while the Linux example uses AZCLI, but there is no explanation of the difference or parity. Additionally, instructions for enabling managed identities and screenshots reference the Azure portal, which may behave differently for Linux VMs, but this is not discussed.
Recommendations
  • Include links and instructions for enabling managed identities on Linux VMs, not just Windows VMs.
  • Clarify any differences in environment variable usage between Linux and Windows, especially regarding AZCLI vs PSCRED.
  • Provide parity in scripting examples, e.g., show bash and PowerShell for both platforms where relevant.
  • Discuss any platform-specific limitations or behaviors (such as secret store availability for azcopy login) for Linux and Windows.
  • Ensure screenshots and portal instructions are applicable to both Windows and Linux VM scenarios, or provide alternatives.
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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

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