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Automation Dsc Extension History
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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page exclusively covers Windows operating systems and Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, WMF, Nano Server) in all version histories and examples. There is no mention of Linux support, Linux equivalents, or cross-platform usage. All instructions, remarks, and troubleshooting steps are focused on Windows environments, with PowerShell and WMF as the only configuration mechanisms discussed. Even the 'Next steps' section only references PowerShell DSC resources.
Recommendations
- Clearly state the current status of Linux support for the Azure DSC extension, including any retirement or deprecation (the retirement announcement is included, but not explained in detail).
- If Linux support is retired, provide links to alternative solutions for Linux VM configuration management in Azure (e.g., Azure Automation State Configuration alternatives, Chef, Ansible, or native cloud-init).
- Add historical context or a summary table indicating which extension versions (if any) supported Linux, and when support ended.
- Where possible, include examples or references for configuration management on Linux VMs in Azure, or direct users to relevant documentation.
- If the extension is now Windows-only, make this explicit at the top of the page and remove ambiguity for cross-platform users.
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| Date | Scan | Status | Result |
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #243 | cancelled |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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