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Automation Runbook Output And Messages
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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
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Summary
The documentation is heavily focused on Windows PowerShell, with all code examples and tooling references using PowerShell cmdlets and syntax. There is no mention of Linux/macOS equivalents, Bash, or cross-platform scripting approaches. The retrieval of runbook output outside the Azure portal is only demonstrated using Windows PowerShell tools, and preference variables are described in the context of Windows PowerShell. No Linux-specific guidance or examples are provided, and Windows terminology and tools are used throughout.
Recommendations
- Add examples using Azure CLI and Bash for retrieving runbook output and messages, especially for cross-platform users.
- Clarify which features and cmdlets are available in PowerShell Core (cross-platform) versus Windows PowerShell, and note any limitations or differences for Linux/macOS users.
- Include guidance for Python runbooks and how output streams are handled in non-PowerShell environments.
- Provide parity in instructions for Linux/macOS users, such as using Azure CLI or REST API to retrieve job output.
- Explicitly state platform requirements and limitations for PowerShell-based runbooks and retrieval methods.
- Reorder examples so that cross-platform methods (Azure CLI, REST API) are presented before or alongside Windows PowerShell examples.
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