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
windows_first
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates some Windows bias, particularly in its reliance on Windows-centric tools (SQL Server Management Studio, references to Integrated Windows authentication), and in the order and prominence of examples. While Azure CLI is used for most automation steps (which is cross-platform), database management and user addition instructions reference Windows-only tools first (SSMS, sqlcmd), and do not provide explicit Linux/macOS alternatives or parity in tooling. The code publishing section mentions Visual Studio and Git Bash, but does not provide parity for Linux/macOS IDEs or workflows. Debugging guidance is also Windows-centric, referencing Visual Studio remote debugging.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit instructions and examples for Linux/macOS users, such as using Azure Data Studio or cross-platform sqlcmd for database management.
  • When referencing tools like SSMS, also mention Azure Data Studio and provide links/examples for installation and usage on Linux/macOS.
  • Provide code publishing instructions for Linux/macOS environments, such as using VS Code, JetBrains Rider, or command-line dotnet CLI.
  • When listing database connection and debugging options, include Linux/macOS compatible workflows and tools.
  • Avoid mentioning Windows tools first; present cross-platform options equally or prioritize platform-neutral solutions.
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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
2026-01-12 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 Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-02 00:00 #99 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Biased Biased
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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