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
Summary
The documentation demonstrates some Windows bias. References to enabling managed identity on VMs consistently link to Windows VM instructions, with no mention or link to Linux VM equivalents. Environment variable examples are provided for both Linux and Windows, but the Windows examples use PowerShell syntax and are presented in parallel tabs, which is good. However, in the Azure CLI section, the Windows example uses PowerShell variables and a different login type ('PSCRED') compared to Linux ('AZCLI'), with no explanation of the difference or parity. The documentation also references Azure PowerShell as a primary tool for authorization, which is Windows-centric, and provides more detail for PowerShell than for Bash or other shells. There is no mention of Linux-specific VM configuration steps, nor are there links to Linux VM managed identity setup guides.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit links and instructions for enabling managed identities on Linux VMs, not just Windows VMs.
  • Clarify differences between 'AZCLI' and 'PSCRED' login types and ensure both Linux and Windows users understand which to use.
  • Provide parity in examples for Bash and PowerShell, and explain any differences in behavior or requirements between platforms.
  • Include references to Linux tools and workflows where appropriate, such as using Bash scripts or Linux credential stores.
  • Ensure that all screenshots and UI instructions are applicable to both Windows and Linux environments, or provide alternatives.
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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

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