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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a subtle Windows bias by referencing SQL Server (traditionally a Windows-centric database) and providing instructions that implicitly assume a Windows environment (e.g., installing Self-hosted integration runtime on the same machine as SQL Server, which is most commonly Windows). There are no explicit Linux or cross-platform examples, nor is there mention of running SQL Server on Linux or using Linux-based tools for integration runtime. The tutorial referenced is 'transform data-spark-powershell', which further suggests a Windows/PowerShell-first approach, with no mention of Bash or Linux alternatives.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit instructions or examples for deploying Self-hosted integration runtime on Linux machines, especially since SQL Server is supported on Linux.
  • Reference SQL Server on Linux as a supported scenario, and provide guidance for connecting to SQL Server instances running on Linux.
  • Add Linux/Bash-based examples or tutorials alongside PowerShell, especially in introductory or tutorial links.
  • Clarify that the integration runtime and stored procedure activity are cross-platform, and provide troubleshooting or setup notes for both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Avoid assuming the reader is using Windows by default; mention both OSes when discussing installation or configuration steps.
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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 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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