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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows tools and patterns (such as PowerShell, WinRM, and WMI) are referenced first and in more detail than their Linux equivalents. Example scripts and configuration instructions are provided only for Windows authentication and SQL Server on Windows, with Linux support often mentioned as 'not supported' or lacking equivalent detail. Windows-specific requirements (such as user groups and file paths) are listed explicitly, while Linux requirements are referenced via external links or summarized briefly. SQL Server and ASP.NET web app discovery are supported only on Windows, with Linux support missing or limited.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific example scripts and configuration instructions where possible, especially for authentication, permissions, and supported workloads.
  • Ensure Linux requirements are described in equal detail to Windows, including explicit command examples, user/group requirements, and file paths.
  • Where features are Windows-only (e.g., SQL Server discovery, ASP.NET web apps), clarify the roadmap for Linux parity or offer alternative solutions for Linux users.
  • Avoid referencing Windows tools (PowerShell, WinRM, WMI) before Linux equivalents; present both platforms in parallel where possible.
  • Include troubleshooting and setup guides for Linux environments directly in the documentation, rather than linking out.
  • Explicitly state limitations for Linux support and provide guidance or workarounds for Linux users.
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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
2026-01-11 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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
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2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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