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Automation Child Runbooks
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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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation is heavily focused on PowerShell and Windows-centric tools (e.g., Az.Automation PowerShell module, cmdlets like Start-AzAutomationRunbook), with all examples and instructions provided in PowerShell syntax. There is no mention of Linux/macOS alternatives (such as Python runbooks, Bash, or cross-platform CLI usage), nor are any examples given for non-Windows environments. Windows/PowerShell patterns are presented exclusively and first, making it difficult for Linux/macOS users to follow or adapt the guidance.
Recommendations
- Add equivalent examples for Python runbooks, which are supported in Azure Automation and are cross-platform.
- Include guidance and examples for Bash or other scripting languages where applicable.
- Reference and provide examples using Azure CLI for starting runbooks, which is cross-platform.
- Explicitly state platform requirements and limitations for each method, and clarify which instructions are Windows/PowerShell-specific.
- Reorder or balance examples so that Linux/macOS-friendly options are presented alongside or before Windows-specific ones.
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