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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a notable Windows bias. Windows server setup instructions are presented first and in greater detail, including specific group memberships, permissions, and troubleshooting steps. The installer script section exclusively references PowerShell and Windows tools (IIS, Windows Activation Service, registry keys), with no mention of Linux equivalents or support for running the appliance natively on Linux. The Linux section is present and provides user account setup guidance, but there are no examples or instructions for running the appliance installer or configuration on Linux. The appliance appears to be Windows-only, which is not explicitly stated, potentially causing confusion for Linux users.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that the Azure Migrate appliance must be installed on Windows and cannot run natively on Linux.
  • Provide parity in example order and detail: present Linux setup instructions before or alongside Windows instructions.
  • If possible, offer a Linux-native version of the appliance or document supported workarounds (e.g., running the appliance in a Windows VM for Linux environments).
  • Clarify in the prerequisites and installer sections that PowerShell and Windows roles are required, and Linux users must use a Windows host for the appliance.
  • Add troubleshooting and FAQ sections specifically for Linux users, including common issues when discovering Linux servers from a Windows-based appliance.
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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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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