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_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page exhibits moderate Windows bias. While it claims support for both Windows and Linux servers, critical setup instructions for the Azure Migrate appliance (especially when OVA deployment is not possible) rely exclusively on Windows tools and PowerShell scripts, with no Linux alternative provided. The VDDK installation path is described only for Windows (C:\Program Files\...), and instructions for deploying the appliance via script are Windows-only. Windows-specific requirements (e.g., PowerShell version, Windows authentication for SQL Server) are mentioned before Linux equivalents. Linux users may face friction or be unable to complete certain steps without workarounds.
Recommendations
  • Provide equivalent Linux-based instructions and scripts for deploying the Azure Migrate appliance when OVA deployment is not possible.
  • Document the VDDK installation process for Linux hosts, including default paths and extraction steps.
  • Offer parity in authentication mechanisms and examples for Linux (e.g., Kerberos, password, SSH key) where Windows authentication is described.
  • Ensure all examples and tool references (such as PowerShell) are accompanied by Linux alternatives (e.g., Bash scripts).
  • Present Windows and Linux instructions side-by-side or clearly indicate OS-specific steps.
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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
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-16 00:00 #52 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased