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Governance Policy
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
windows_first
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by consistently referencing Windows-centric tools (Active Directory Group Policy, RSoP, gpresult, Windows Firewall, Windows security baselines) and providing examples and scenarios exclusively for Windows servers. There are no explicit examples, policy mappings, or references for Linux servers, nor is there mention of how Azure Policy or machine configuration applies to Linux or macOS environments. The language and examples assume a Windows-first audience, leaving Linux users without clear guidance on parity or implementation.
Recommendations
- Add explicit examples of Azure Policy and machine configuration for Linux servers, such as auditing and enforcing Linux-specific settings (e.g., SSH configuration, firewall rules, systemd services).
- Reference Linux equivalents to Windows tools (e.g., mention how compliance can be checked on Linux, such as using auditd, systemctl, or custom scripts).
- Include links to documentation about Azure Policy support for Linux, and clarify which built-in policies are available for Linux.
- Discuss differences and limitations in policy enforcement between Windows and Linux, and provide guidance for hybrid environments with both OS types.
- Avoid assuming all servers are Windows; use inclusive language and examples for cross-platform scenarios.
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