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Automatic Extension Upgrade
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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation provides both Windows and Linux extension support and mentions compatibility for both OS types. However, in critical example sections (REST API, PowerShell, ARM template), the extension type used is 'DependencyAgentWindows', and PowerShell examples are Windows-centric. Linux equivalents (e.g., 'DependencyAgentLinux') are only shown in CLI examples, and not in PowerShell or ARM template samples. The ordering of examples and extension types generally favors Windows first, which may create friction for Linux users seeking parity.
Recommendations
- For each example (REST API, PowerShell, ARM template), provide both Windows and Linux extension type samples side-by-side or clearly indicate how to adapt for Linux (e.g., use 'DependencyAgentLinux').
- In PowerShell sections, include Linux extension examples or clarify that PowerShell can be used for Linux VMs with the appropriate extension type.
- In ARM template samples, show both 'DependencyAgentWindows' and 'DependencyAgentLinux' or add a note on how to switch between them.
- Consider alternating the order of Windows and Linux examples, or grouping them together for clarity.
- Explicitly state that all shown operations are equally applicable to Linux VMs/VMSS when the extension type is changed.
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| Date | Scan | Status | Result |
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #252 | completed |
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| 2026-01-07 06:10 | #227 | cancelled |
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