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Overview Certificates
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
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation exhibits a moderate Windows bias in the section describing per-app private client certificate configuration. This method is explicitly limited to Windows code apps, and all example commands (certificate inspection, creation, and export) use PowerShell, with no Linux/macOS equivalents or alternatives provided. The Kudu console and PowerShell are referenced as the only way to verify certificate installation, and Linux users are not given guidance for equivalent workflows. The main (recommended) environment-wide method is cross-platform, but the alternative per-app method is Windows-centric both in support and documentation.
Recommendations
- Clearly state platform limitations at the start of the private client certificate section.
- Provide Linux/macOS alternatives for certificate creation, export, and inspection (e.g., using OpenSSL and bash commands).
- If possible, document how Linux apps can achieve similar outcomes, or clarify that no equivalent exists.
- Add guidance for verifying certificate installation on Linux (if supported), or explicitly state that verification is only possible on Windows.
- Ensure examples are presented for both platforms when features are cross-platform.
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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