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_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation is focused on Linux clients and provides detailed Linux-specific instructions. However, there is evidence of Windows bias: Windows Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is mentioned as the primary authentication source, and the documentation repeatedly refers to updating NT ACLs through Windows, stating that Linux tools for this are minimal. Windows tools and patterns (such as NT ACLs and AD DS) are referenced as the standard, with Linux alternatives described as limited or secondary. There are no Linux-first approaches to ACL management, and the guidance assumes a Windows-centric infrastructure.
Recommendations
  • Provide more information about Linux-native tools for managing NT ACLs, even if limited, and reference any ongoing development or community projects.
  • Explicitly mention and compare Linux alternatives to Windows AD DS, such as Samba AD or FreeIPA, where relevant.
  • Offer guidance or workarounds for Linux users who need to manage ACLs without access to Windows tools.
  • Clarify which steps are strictly required for Windows-based AD DS and which can be adapted for Linux-based domain controllers.
  • Highlight any open-source or cross-platform utilities that can help bridge gaps in ACL management from Linux.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
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 Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean

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