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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. It references Active Directory and Microsoft Entra Domain Services as the primary authentication mechanism, which are Windows-centric technologies. PowerShell is mentioned as a client tool for cluster authentication, but no equivalent Linux/macOS command-line tools (such as SSH, curl, or Linux-specific CLI examples) are provided. The documentation does not explicitly mention Linux authentication patterns or tools, nor does it provide examples for Linux/macOS users. The focus on Windows-based enterprise security patterns (Active Directory, PowerShell) may create friction for Linux/macOS users seeking parity.
Recommendations
  • Include authentication examples using Linux/macOS tools (e.g., SSH, curl, REST API via curl, JDBC/ODBC from Linux clients).
  • Mention and provide guidance for integrating with non-Windows identity providers or LDAP, if supported.
  • List Linux/macOS equivalents alongside PowerShell in client tool references.
  • Clarify whether all features (such as ESP, Ranger, Ambari) are fully supported and documented for Linux/macOS users.
  • Add explicit notes or sections for Linux/macOS users where workflows differ from Windows.
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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
2026-01-11 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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased