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_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation provides comprehensive coverage of both Kestrel (cross-platform) and HTTP.sys (Windows-only) web servers for ASP.NET Core in Service Fabric. However, there is a notable Windows bias in several areas: HTTP.sys (a Windows-only technology) receives detailed attention, including configuration and usage examples, while there are no explicit Linux/macOS-specific instructions or examples. Windows-specific tools (e.g., netsh) and APIs are referenced without Linux equivalents. In some sections, Windows/HTTP.sys is discussed before Kestrel, and the documentation does not clarify Linux/macOS limitations or provide parity guidance for those platforms.
Recommendations
  • Clearly indicate at the start of the HTTP.sys sections that it is Windows-only, and suggest Kestrel as the cross-platform alternative for Linux/macOS users.
  • Where Windows-specific tools (e.g., netsh) or APIs are mentioned, provide a note or alternative for Linux/macOS, or clarify that these steps are not required for Kestrel.
  • Add explicit Linux/macOS guidance or examples, especially for common deployment and configuration scenarios (e.g., ServiceManifest.xml for Kestrel on Linux).
  • In summary tables and recommendations, consistently list Kestrel (cross-platform) before HTTP.sys (Windows-only), and clarify platform support.
  • Add a section or callout summarizing platform support and limitations for both web servers.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-19 00:00 #400 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-18 00:00 #396 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-17 00:00 #392 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-16 00:00 #388 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-15 00:00 #384 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-14 00:00 #380 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-13 00:00 #376 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-12 00:00 #372 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-11 00:00 #368 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #364 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #360 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-08 00:00 #356 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #344 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-04 00:00 #340 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-03 00:00 #336 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-02 00:00 #332 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-01 00:00 #328 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-31 00:00 #324 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-30 00:00 #320 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-07 06:10 #227 cancelled Clean Clean