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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by repeatedly referencing Windows Server as the host operating system for Azure VMs, mentioning Windows Firewall as the default security tool, and omitting any discussion of Linux-based hosts or Linux-specific management/security tools. No examples or references to Linux equivalents (such as iptables, SELinux, or Linux-based hypervisors) are provided, and the narrative assumes Windows as the default or only platform for Azure infrastructure components.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention that Azure supports both Windows and Linux VMs, and clarify which components are Windows-specific versus cross-platform.
  • Include references to Linux-based host images and describe their security and management features (e.g., use of iptables, firewalld, SELinux, AppArmor).
  • Provide examples or explanations of how firewall and security configuration is handled for Linux VMs in Azure.
  • Discuss whether the Azure hypervisor and fabric controller support Linux hosts, and if so, describe any differences in architecture or management.
  • Ensure parity in documentation by listing Linux tools and patterns alongside Windows ones, and avoid presenting Windows tools (e.g., Windows Firewall) as the default without mentioning Linux equivalents.
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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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased