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
Summary
The documentation page presents both Linux and Windows VM scenarios in its main cost comparison table, but Windows-specific features (such as Azure Hybrid Benefit) and links to Windows licensing documentation are more prominently featured. Windows VM scenarios are described in greater detail, including specific licensing and cost considerations, while Linux VMs are discussed more generically. References to Windows software costs and benefits (e.g., Azure Hybrid Benefit) are included, but there are no equivalent mentions of Linux-specific licensing or cost optimization features. There are no command-line examples, so no PowerShell bias is present, but Windows tools and patterns (licensing, hybrid benefit) are referenced without Linux equivalents.
Recommendations
  • Include references to Linux-specific licensing or cost optimization features, such as Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux (if available) or third-party licensing options.
  • Provide parity in documentation detail for Linux VMs, such as links to documentation about optimizing Linux VM costs or using reserved instances with popular Linux distributions.
  • Add examples or notes about cost implications for common Linux scenarios (e.g., using RHEL, SUSE, or other commercial Linux distributions with Azure Reservations).
  • Ensure that any Windows-specific features (like Azure Hybrid Benefit) are balanced with Linux equivalents or a statement clarifying their absence.
  • Review related content links to include Linux-focused resources for reserved VM instances.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean