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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a mild Windows bias. While it mentions both Windows and Linux in the context of Log Analytics agents, the default operating system for the jumpbox VM is set to Windows, and Active Directory Domain Services (a Windows-centric technology) is a core part of the blueprint. There are no explicit Linux/macOS-specific instructions, examples, or parity for non-Windows environments in key sections such as jumpbox configuration or domain services. Windows terminology and technologies (Active Directory, Windows VM, Windows-first defaults) are presented before or instead of Linux equivalents.
Recommendations
  • Provide explicit examples and instructions for deploying Linux-based jumpboxes, including recommended distributions and configuration steps.
  • Clarify how to use non-Windows alternatives for domain services, such as Azure AD-only environments or Linux-based directory services, where possible.
  • Ensure that all artifact parameters and templates that default to Windows (e.g., Jumpbox Operating System) also document Linux options and their implications.
  • Add parity in documentation for Linux/macOS users, including troubleshooting, configuration, and security considerations.
  • Consider reordering examples so that Linux and Windows are presented equally, or Linux is not always secondary.
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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 Clean Clean