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
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits several forms of Windows bias. Windows-specific tools and APIs (such as Windows Data Protection API and RDP) are mentioned before or more prominently than their Linux equivalents. Code examples often use Windows-centric commands (e.g., 'cmd /c echo hello') and the .NET example for named user accounts is explicitly labeled as 'Windows' and appears before the Linux equivalent. There is a lack of parity in examples for Linux-specific scenarios (e.g., no Linux shell command examples for running tasks, limited discussion of Linux security tools). Windows terminology and patterns are introduced first or exclusively in several sections.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux shell command examples (e.g., using bash/sh) alongside Windows 'cmd' examples for running tasks.
  • Mention Linux tools and APIs (such as GnuPG, OpenSSL, or native Linux file permissions) where Windows-specific tools like DPAPI are referenced.
  • Ensure that Linux and Windows examples are presented with equal prominence and in parallel, rather than Windows first.
  • Include more Linux-specific scenarios and best practices, such as SELinux/AppArmor, SSH key management, and Linux file sharing.
  • Where possible, use cross-platform language in code samples and documentation, or explicitly note differences between platforms.
  • Add explicit guidance for configuring user accounts and permissions on Linux, including security considerations unique to Linux environments.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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