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
powershell_heavy
windows_first
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page shows evidence of Windows bias primarily through extensive PowerShell examples, detailed guidance on using Azure PowerShell and Cloud Shell (which is often associated with Windows users), and instructions for installing/updating Azure PowerShell locally. The PowerShell tab is presented before the CLI tab, and PowerShell-specific tooling is described in greater detail than CLI or Linux-native alternatives. While Linux is referenced (e.g., Ubuntu VM deployment, bash commands), the documentation favors Windows-centric tools and patterns, especially in the prerequisites and example sections.
Recommendations
  • Provide equal detail for Azure CLI usage, including local installation and environment setup for Linux/macOS users.
  • Add explicit instructions for running CLI commands on Linux/macOS, including shell environment notes and troubleshooting tips.
  • Include references to Linux-native automation tools (e.g., shell scripts) where PowerShell scripts are shown.
  • Reorder tabs so that CLI examples are presented before or alongside PowerShell, reflecting cross-platform parity.
  • Clarify that Azure Cloud Shell supports both Bash and PowerShell, and provide examples for both.
  • Avoid describing PowerShell as the default or primary method; use neutral language when introducing deployment options.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
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 Clean Clean
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 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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