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
powershell_heavy
minor_windows_tools
Summary
The documentation generally maintains cross-platform neutrality, but there are some signs of Windows bias. Windows plans and behaviors are often mentioned first or in more detail, especially in sections about Azure Files and scaling. PowerShell examples are provided alongside Azure CLI, but CLI is shown first for Linux-specific features. Some features and limitations are described as 'Windows only' or with more detail for Windows, and PowerShell is referenced for managed dependencies. However, Linux-specific instructions and parity are present, especially in the mounting file shares section.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that Linux and macOS instructions/examples are given equal prominence and detail as Windows, especially in sections about deployment, scaling, and storage configuration.
  • Where features are Windows-only, clearly state Linux/macOS alternatives or workarounds.
  • Provide explicit Linux/macOS examples for tasks that currently only reference PowerShell or Windows tools.
  • Consider adding Bash or Python scripting examples where PowerShell is referenced, especially for managed dependencies.
  • Review ordering so that Linux and cross-platform options are not consistently listed after Windows options.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-11 00:00 #366 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #362 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #358 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-08 00:00 #354 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #342 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-04 00:00 #338 completed Clean Clean
2026-02-03 00:00 #334 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-02 00:00 #330 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-01 00:00 #326 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-31 00:00 #322 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-30 00:00 #318 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-27 00:00 #306 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-26 00:00 #302 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-24 00:00 #294 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Biased Biased
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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-23 00:00 #89 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-23 00:00 #58 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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