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_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits Windows bias primarily in its references to Windows Server Failover Clusters and Cloud Witness, with links and recommendations focused on Windows-specific high availability patterns. There are no examples or guidance for Linux-based SQL Server deployments, nor are Linux clustering or witness options discussed. The documentation also links to Windows-specific best practices for Azure SQL VMs, and does not mention Linux alternatives or parity.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit guidance for assessing SQL Server instances running on Linux, including any differences in data collection, migration, or assessment steps.
  • Add examples or references for Linux-based SQL Server deployments, such as Pacemaker clusters, Linux witness options, or relevant high availability patterns.
  • Where high availability and disaster recovery are discussed, provide Linux equivalents (e.g., Pacemaker, DRBD, etc.) and link to Azure documentation for SQL Server on Linux.
  • Ensure that links to best practices and configuration guides include both Windows and Linux versions, or clarify when guidance is OS-specific.
  • Add a note clarifying which steps or features are OS-agnostic and which require Windows-specific tooling or configuration.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Biased Biased
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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased