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
Summary
The documentation page for `azcmagent connect` demonstrates some Windows bias. Windows authentication options (interactive browser login, certificate store usage) are described first and in more detail, and PowerShell tooling (`Get-AzAccessToken`) is referenced for access token acquisition without mentioning Linux/macOS equivalents. Windows certificate store options are explained, but Linux certificate handling is not covered in equivalent detail. Examples and instructions generally do not show Linux-specific shell commands or highlight Linux workflows.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Linux/macOS examples for authentication flows, especially for certificate-based authentication (e.g., storing and referencing PEM/PFX files on disk).
  • When referencing access token acquisition, include cross-platform methods (e.g., Azure CLI: `az account get-access-token`) alongside PowerShell.
  • Balance the order of authentication options so that Linux-default methods (device code login, file-based certificates) are described first or equally.
  • Clarify Linux/macOS certificate handling, including file permissions, recommended storage locations, and any OS-specific caveats.
  • Where Windows-specific features (like certificate store usage) are described, provide a parallel Linux/macOS section or explicitly state their absence.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-18 00:00 #395 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-17 00:00 #391 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-16 00:00 #387 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-15 00:00 #383 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-14 00:00 #379 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-13 00:00 #375 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-12 00:00 #371 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-11 00:00 #367 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #363 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #359 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-08 00:00 #355 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #343 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-04 00:00 #339 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-03 00:00 #335 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-02 00:00 #331 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-01 00:00 #327 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-31 00:00 #323 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-30 00:00 #319 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-27 00:00 #307 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-14 00:00 #251 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #247 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #241 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #238 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #235 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #232 completed Biased Biased

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