Batch Parallel Node Tasks - Document Details

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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types

powershell_heavy

windows_first

windows_tools

missing_linux_example

Summary

The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by prioritizing Windows-based examples and tools. The only detailed code samples are in C# using the Batch .NET library, which is most commonly used on Windows. The .NET example for pool creation uses a Windows Server image, and there are no equivalent Linux-focused .NET code samples. While the REST API example uses Ubuntu, there are no Linux shell, Bash, or cross-platform scripting examples. The GitHub sample project is a C# console application, further reinforcing the Windows/.NET focus. There is no mention of Linux-specific tools, shell commands, or cross-platform SDKs (e.g., Python, CLI).

Recommendations

Add Linux-focused .NET code samples, e.g., using an Ubuntu image in the VirtualMachineConfiguration section.
Provide equivalent examples using the Azure Batch Python SDK, which is widely used on Linux.
Include Bash or shell command examples for common operations (e.g., using Azure CLI to create pools and tasks).
Mention and link to cross-platform tools (such as Azure CLI and Python SDK) alongside or before Windows/.NET tools.
Ensure that code snippets and sample projects are available in multiple languages and platforms, not just C#/.NET.
Explicitly state that Azure Batch supports both Windows and Linux nodes, and provide parity in documentation examples.

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Flagged Code Snippets

CloudPool pool =
    batchClient.PoolOperations.CreatePool(
        poolId: "mypool",
        targetDedicatedComputeNodes: 4
        virtualMachineSize: "standard_d1_v2",
        VirtualMachineConfiguration: new VirtualMachineConfiguration(
            imageReference: new ImageReference(
                                publisher: "MicrosoftWindowsServer",
                                offer: "WindowsServer",
                                sku: "2019-datacenter-core",
                                version: "latest"),
            nodeAgentSkuId: "batch.node.windows amd64");

pool.TaskSlotsPerNode = 4;
pool.TaskSchedulingPolicy = new TaskSchedulingPolicy(ComputeNodeFillType.Pack);
pool.Commit();