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
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by exclusively referencing Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) and its Designer tool, which are Windows-only. All instructions for generating required metadata (HIDX files) depend on HIS Designer, which requires .NET Framework 4.8 (Windows-only). There are no mentions of Linux-compatible alternatives, nor are there examples or guidance for Linux users. The historical context and tool recommendations focus on Windows integration patterns first and exclusively.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state platform requirements for HIS Designer and .NET Framework, clarifying Windows-only support.
  • Investigate and document any Linux-compatible methods for generating HIDX files, or provide guidance for Linux users (e.g., using containers, remote Windows VMs, or alternative tools if available).
  • If no Linux alternatives exist, suggest workarounds for Linux users, such as running HIS Designer in a Windows VM or via cloud-hosted Windows environments.
  • Add a section addressing Linux user scenarios, including any limitations and possible future roadmap for cross-platform support.
  • Ensure parity in examples and instructions by including Linux-specific notes or alternatives where possible.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased