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_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias primarily through its exclusive references to Windows-based tools (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio) for database administration and setup tasks. There are no examples or mentions of Linux-based tools (such as Azure Data Studio, sqlcmd, or other cross-platform alternatives) for connecting to or managing Azure SQL Database. Additionally, instructions for tasks like creating contained database users and provisioning administrators are given only with Windows-centric tooling, and no Linux command-line or GUI alternatives are provided. This may hinder Linux users or those on non-Windows platforms from following the documentation seamlessly.
Recommendations
  • Include examples using cross-platform tools such as Azure Data Studio and sqlcmd for database administration tasks.
  • Explicitly mention that SQL Server Management Studio is a Windows-only tool and provide Linux/macOS alternatives.
  • Provide PowerShell and Bash (Azure CLI) equivalents for any setup or configuration steps.
  • Add screenshots or walkthroughs for Linux/macOS environments where UI steps are described.
  • Ensure that all code snippets and instructions are platform-agnostic or offer alternatives for both Windows and Linux users.
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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 Clean Clean
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 Clean Clean
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
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-27 00:01 #93 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 Clean Clean

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