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Import Virtual Machines From Another Lab
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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by providing only PowerShell scripting examples for importing VMs, referencing a .ps1 script, and omitting any Linux shell or cross-platform CLI examples. The PowerShell method is described first and in greater detail, while no Linux-native tools or instructions (such as Bash, Azure CLI, or shell scripts) are mentioned. This may disadvantage users on Linux or macOS platforms.
Recommendations
- Add equivalent examples using Azure CLI (az) commands, which are cross-platform and work natively on Linux and macOS.
- Provide Bash shell script samples for the import process, especially for users who prefer scripting outside of PowerShell.
- Clarify that PowerShell Core is available cross-platform, but explicitly show how to run the script on Linux/macOS, including installation steps if needed.
- Reorder or balance the documentation so that REST API and CLI methods are presented before or alongside PowerShell, to avoid Windows-first impressions.
- Mention any platform requirements or limitations for the provided scripts, and offer alternatives for non-Windows environments.
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