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Automation Dsc Extension History
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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
The documentation is exclusively focused on Windows environments and tools, specifically Windows Server versions, Windows Management Framework (WMF), and PowerShell DSC. There is no mention of Linux or macOS support, examples, or equivalents, except for a brief retirement announcement for Linux DSC. All instructions, features, and troubleshooting steps are Windows-specific, and PowerShell is referenced throughout as the primary tool. This creates a strong Windows bias and leaves Linux/macOS users without guidance or parity.
Recommendations
- Clearly state the current support status for Linux/macOS DSC extension, including any alternatives or migration paths.
- If Linux support is retired, provide links to relevant documentation for configuration management on Linux VMs in Azure (e.g., using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Azure VM Custom Script Extension).
- Add a historical section outlining previous Linux support and guidance for users affected by the retirement.
- Ensure that future documentation includes cross-platform notes or alternatives where applicable, and does not assume Windows-only usage.
- If any features or troubleshooting steps apply to Linux, include explicit Linux/macOS examples and instructions.
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Scan History
| Date | Scan | Status | Result |
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #243 | cancelled |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
Biased
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
 Clean
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
Clean
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
Clean
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
Clean
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| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled |
Clean
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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