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 a Windows bias in several areas: Windows technologies (Hyper-V, Windows Server, BitLocker, Windows Firewall) are referenced as the primary or default implementation for Azure isolation, often before mentioning Linux equivalents. Windows tools and patterns (PowerShell, RDP, Windows Firewall) are frequently cited, sometimes with Linux alternatives mentioned only as an afterthought. Examples and technical details tend to focus on Windows, with Linux support described as available but not equally detailed. This creates an impression that Windows is the preferred or default platform for Azure, and Linux is secondary.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-first or Linux-parity examples and technical details alongside Windows references, especially for virtualization, disk encryption, and firewall configuration.
  • Include explicit Linux CLI (bash/az CLI) and configuration examples wherever PowerShell is mentioned.
  • Describe Linux technologies (e.g., KVM, iptables, firewalld, DM-Crypt) in equal detail to Windows technologies (Hyper-V, BitLocker, Windows Firewall).
  • Ensure that guidance for remote management, disk encryption, and network isolation includes Linux-specific best practices and tools, not just Windows-centric ones.
  • Review and update tables, lists, and step-by-step instructions to provide parallel Linux and Windows guidance, avoiding Windows-first ordering.
  • Where third-party tools or open standards are relevant (e.g., SSH, OpenVPN, Linux firewalls), highlight them as primary options for Linux users.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-11 00:00 #366 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #362 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #358 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-08 00:00 #354 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #342 completed Clean Clean
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2026-02-01 00:00 #326 completed Biased Biased
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2026-01-27 00:00 #306 completed Biased Biased
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2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
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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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased