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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page is largely platform-neutral, but there is a notable Windows bias in the networking section. The only example of configuring MAC addresses for firewall rules uses the Windows PowerShell cmdlet 'Set-HcsMacAddressPool', with no Linux/macOS equivalent or alternative method provided. This may create friction for Linux users who need to perform similar tasks, as there is no guidance for non-Windows environments.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux/macOS alternatives for device configuration tasks, such as setting MAC address pools, or clarify if these operations must be performed on Windows.
  • If PowerShell is required, explicitly state platform requirements and offer guidance for Linux users (e.g., using PowerShell Core on Linux, or alternative REST API calls if available).
  • Add examples or references for Linux/macOS users wherever Windows-specific tools or commands are mentioned.
  • Review all device management tasks to ensure parity in documentation for Linux/macOS environments.
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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
2026-01-11 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 Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased