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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several areas. Windows tools and patterns (PowerShell, WMI, WinRM, Windows authentication) are mentioned first or exclusively, with detailed instructions and examples provided for Windows environments. Linux equivalents are often missing, less detailed, or relegated to secondary status. For SQL Server and web app discovery, Linux support is limited or absent, and no Linux-specific configuration scripts or examples are provided. The appliance deployment references PowerShell scripts but does not mention Linux deployment methods or scripts. Port and credential requirements are heavily focused on Windows protocols and permissions, with Linux requirements described briefly and without examples.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific deployment instructions and scripts for the Azure Migrate appliance, such as Bash or shell script examples.
  • Include Linux authentication and privilege configuration examples for SQL Server discovery, or clarify Linux support status and alternatives.
  • Offer parity in web app discovery by detailing supported Linux web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx) and providing configuration steps for those environments.
  • Expand Linux credential and port requirements with concrete examples, such as sample sudoers file entries or SSH key setup.
  • Where Windows tools (PowerShell, WMI, WinRM) are referenced, include Linux equivalents (Bash, SSH, etc.) and ensure both platforms are covered equally in instructions and troubleshooting.
  • Clarify limitations for Linux environments and provide guidance or workarounds where features are Windows-only.
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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
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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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