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Identity Management Best Practices
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 demonstrates a Windows bias by referencing Windows-specific tools and patterns, such as Active Directory, Windows Server agents, Windows Hello for Business, and Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs), without providing equivalent Linux examples or alternatives. Windows-centric terminology and solutions are presented exclusively or before any mention of cross-platform or Linux-compatible options. There is a lack of guidance for organizations using Linux-based infrastructure, especially for password protection, privileged access workstations, and authentication methods.
Recommendations
- Include Linux equivalents or alternatives for all Windows-specific tools and features (e.g., mention Linux PAM modules for password protection, Linux-based privileged access workstation strategies, and Linux-compatible MFA solutions).
- Provide cross-platform examples for identity integration, authentication, and automation (e.g., Azure CLI usage on Linux, non-Windows SSO and passwordless authentication methods).
- Explicitly state when features are Windows-only and offer guidance for Linux environments where possible.
- Add documentation links or references to Azure identity and access management best practices for Linux and other non-Windows platforms.
- Ensure parity in examples and recommendations for both Windows and Linux administrators throughout the document.
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