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
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation generally covers Azure secure isolation in a cross-platform manner, referencing both Windows and Linux where appropriate. However, there are several instances where Windows technologies, tools, and terminology are mentioned first or exclusively, such as Hyper-V, Windows Firewall, BitLocker, and PowerShell. In some sections, Windows-specific examples or references precede Linux equivalents, and Windows tools (e.g., PowerShell) are listed as primary management interfaces, even when Linux alternatives (Azure CLI, SSH, DM-Crypt) are available. These patterns may create minor friction for Linux/macOS users, though the documentation does ultimately provide Linux parity in most critical areas.
Recommendations
  • When listing management tools (e.g., Azure portal, PowerShell, CLI), alternate the order or explicitly mention Linux/macOS compatibility for Azure CLI.
  • Where Windows technologies (e.g., BitLocker, Windows Firewall) are referenced, ensure Linux equivalents (e.g., DM-Crypt, iptables/firewalld) are mentioned with equal prominence.
  • Provide example commands for both Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (CLI/SSH) when discussing VM provisioning, disk encryption, or network configuration.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is fully supported on Linux/macOS and provide links to installation guides for those platforms.
  • Where Windows terminology is used (e.g., Host OS as Windows Server), clarify the analogous Linux scenario or note platform-agnostic aspects.
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Scan History

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2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
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2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased