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_first
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation generally provides both Windows and Linux troubleshooting steps for Hybrid Runbook Worker issues, but there is a notable Windows-first bias. Windows examples, tools, and troubleshooting steps are often presented before Linux equivalents, and some scenarios (such as registry edits, PowerShell scripts, and event log checks) are Windows-specific or lack Linux analogs. Several troubleshooting and resolution steps are detailed for Windows (e.g., registry and event log manipulation, PowerShell scripts), while Linux steps are sometimes less detailed or omitted for equivalent scenarios.
Recommendations
  • Present Windows and Linux instructions in parallel or clearly separated sections, rather than always listing Windows first.
  • Where Windows-specific tools or logs are referenced (e.g., Microsoft-SMA event logs, registry edits, PowerShell scripts), provide Linux equivalents or explicitly state if no equivalent exists.
  • For troubleshooting steps that are only described for Windows (e.g., checking event logs, registry keys), add Linux-specific guidance (such as relevant log file locations, systemd journal commands, or configuration files).
  • Ensure that all scenarios (such as job suspension, authentication failures, and extension installation/uninstallation) have equally detailed Linux instructions, including command-line examples and troubleshooting tips.
  • Avoid assuming PowerShell as the default scripting environment; provide Bash or Python examples for Linux where appropriate.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
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2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 cancelled Biased Biased
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2025-08-04 00:00 #70 cancelled Biased Biased
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2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
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