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The documentation page for managing certificates in Azure Automation demonstrates a notable Windows/PowerShell bias. PowerShell cmdlets are emphasized throughout, with detailed examples and workarounds provided for PowerShell users (including recommendations to use PowerShell when the portal fails for CSP accounts). The creation and management of certificates are described almost exclusively via PowerShell, and Windows-centric cryptographic provider requirements are mentioned. While Python examples are included for runbooks, there are no Linux shell (bash/CLI) examples, nor is there guidance for Linux/macOS users on certificate creation or management outside PowerShell. The documentation assumes familiarity with Windows tools and patterns, and PowerShell examples are presented before Python ones.