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
Summary
The documentation page exhibits mild Windows bias. In the section on obtaining managed identity tokens, the Windows/PowerShell example is presented first, followed by the Linux/Bash example. The Instance Metadata Service reference links to the Windows VM documentation, and PowerShell is mentioned as a primary tool for creating managed identities, with no equivalent emphasis on Linux-native tools. There is no explicit omission of Linux examples, but Windows tools and patterns are given prominence.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows examples side-by-side, or alternate which is shown first to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Reference both Windows and Linux versions of the Instance Metadata Service documentation, or use a neutral link.
  • When listing tools for creating managed identities, mention Azure CLI before PowerShell, or provide equal emphasis to both.
  • Add explicit examples using Linux-native tools (e.g., Azure CLI in Bash) for all major steps, not just token retrieval.
  • Review and balance language to avoid defaulting to Windows-centric terminology or workflows.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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