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Migrate Virtual Machine Extension Reference
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows-first bias in several areas. Windows examples and tools (such as PowerShell) are presented before Linux equivalents, and some CLI commands (e.g., for viewing, updating, and removing the extension) only show the Windows extension name, omitting the Linux variant. Troubleshooting and log paths are provided for both OSes, but PowerShell instructions are included for Linux servers, which is not a native tool for most Linux environments. There is a lack of parity in examples and command references for Linux users.
Recommendations
- Provide all CLI and PowerShell commands for both Windows and Linux extensions, showing both extension names in each example.
- Add native Linux shell (bash) or scripting examples for Linux servers instead of PowerShell for Linux.
- Ensure troubleshooting, update, and removal instructions explicitly include Linux extension names and paths.
- Alternate the order of Windows and Linux sections, or present them side-by-side, to avoid implicit prioritization.
- Clarify when PowerShell is required on Linux and provide guidance for installing or using it, or prefer native tools.
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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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