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Automation Dsc Getting Started
This page contains Windows bias
About This Page
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
missing_linux_example
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a strong Windows bias. All configuration examples use Windows PowerShell DSC syntax and resources (e.g., WindowsFeature), with no Linux equivalents or cross-platform examples. The prerequisites and instructions focus on creating Windows VMs, and references are primarily to Windows PowerShell DSC documentation. Linux support is only mentioned in passing, and there are no Linux-specific configuration samples, resources, or onboarding steps. The documentation also references Windows-specific tools and patterns before any mention of Linux, and does not provide parity in guidance for Linux users.
Recommendations
- Add Linux DSC configuration examples, such as using nxFile or nxPackage resources, alongside Windows examples.
- Include instructions for onboarding Linux VMs to Azure Automation State Configuration, with screenshots and step-by-step guidance.
- Reference Linux DSC documentation and resources in the prerequisites and next steps sections.
- Clarify the current support status for Linux (given the retirement announcement), and provide migration or alternative guidance for Linux users.
- Ensure that cross-platform tools and patterns are presented equally, and avoid presenting Windows-specific tools or examples first.
- Where PowerShell is referenced, note cross-platform alternatives (e.g., PowerShell Core, or native Linux configuration tools if applicable).
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