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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows-specific features and tools (such as PowerShell and VSS) are mentioned before or instead of Linux equivalents, examples and instructions often reference PowerShell without providing CLI or Linux alternatives, and Windows-centric terminology (e.g., ADE for Windows, SQL Server extensions) is prevalent. Linux support is referenced but not detailed, and Linux-specific instructions or examples are frequently missing.
Recommendations
  • Provide Azure CLI and Bash examples alongside PowerShell instructions, especially for tasks like selecting automation accounts, excluding disks, and enabling replication.
  • Explicitly mention and document Linux equivalents for features such as disk encryption, app-consistent snapshots, and extension management.
  • Ensure that Linux support is described with equal detail, including limitations, supported scenarios, and step-by-step instructions.
  • Add examples and links for Linux VM disaster recovery scenarios, including shared disk support, custom scripts for app-consistency, and failover automation.
  • Avoid Windows-first ordering in lists and explanations; present Windows and Linux options side-by-side.
  • Clarify when features are Windows-only and provide alternative recommendations for Linux users 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
2026-01-11 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
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2025-08-29 00:01 #95 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-30 00:00 #65 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-29 00:01 #64 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased