Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates Windows bias by listing Windows VM support before Linux, providing detailed instructions and links for Windows-specific updates (servicing stack, SHA-2), and omitting equivalent troubleshooting or update guidance for Linux distributions. There are no Linux-specific examples or instructions for preparing older Linux VMs, and the troubleshooting section for password-based sign-in on Ubuntu refers only to Azure portal actions, not Linux-native methods. The page also references Windows tools and update patterns without Linux parity.
Recommendations
- Present Windows and Linux VM support in parallel or alternate the order to avoid implicit prioritization.
- Provide equivalent troubleshooting and update instructions for Linux distributions, such as kernel or package update steps for older supported releases.
- Include Linux-native methods for common tasks (e.g., resetting passwords, preparing VMs for migration) alongside Azure portal instructions.
- Add links to official Linux vendor documentation for supported distributions, similar to the Windows SSU/SHA-2 update links.
- Explicitly mention any required Linux agent or extension updates and provide guidance for their installation.
- Ensure examples and notes are balanced between Windows and Linux, especially in sections discussing prerequisites and migration steps.
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