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
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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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
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean