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Automatic Vm Guest Patching
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 covers both Windows and Linux VMs for automatic guest patching, but there is a notable Windows bias in example ordering, tooling, and detail. PowerShell and Windows CLI examples are more detailed and appear first, while Linux-specific CLI and PowerShell examples are less prominent or missing. Windows tools and registry keys are discussed in detail, whereas Linux equivalents (such as disabling automatic updates) are mentioned briefly and without parity in example depth.
Recommendations
- Provide Linux-specific PowerShell and CLI examples with equal detail and visibility as Windows examples.
- Ensure that Linux examples (e.g., REST API, CLI, PowerShell) are presented alongside Windows examples, not after them.
- Expand Linux tooling documentation, such as showing how to verify patching status, disable automatic updates, and manage patch modes using Linux-native tools.
- Add parity in troubleshooting and operational guidance for Linux VMs, matching the depth given to Windows.
- Consider alternating example order or grouping by OS to avoid Windows-first presentation.
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Scan History
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #252 | completed |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #248 | completed |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #242 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #239 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #236 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #233 | completed |
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| 2026-01-07 06:10 | #227 | cancelled |
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