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
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by consistently listing Windows troubleshooting steps and error scenarios before Linux equivalents, and by providing detailed, step-by-step instructions using Windows-specific tools (services.msc, Control Panel, MSI installers, .NET requirements). Linux instructions are less detailed, lack parity in troubleshooting depth, and do not mention equivalent Linux tools or troubleshooting patterns (e.g., systemd service status, package manager commands). There are no PowerShell examples, but the overall troubleshooting flow and tool references are Windows-centric.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of Windows and Linux troubleshooting sections, or present them in parallel for each error scenario.
  • Provide Linux-specific troubleshooting steps with equivalent detail, such as checking waagent status with systemctl, verifying installation via package manager (apt, yum, etc.), and uninstalling/reinstalling the agent.
  • Include explicit Linux commands for checking agent status, uninstalling/reinstalling the agent, and verifying dependencies (e.g., Python version, required packages).
  • Mention Linux equivalents for Windows tools (e.g., services.msc vs. systemctl/service commands, Control Panel vs. package manager).
  • Clarify any differences in extension management between Windows and Linux, and provide links to relevant Linux documentation.
  • Ensure that next steps and troubleshooting links are balanced between Windows and Linux topics.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
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

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