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 provides both Linux (Bash/Python) and Windows (PowerShell) examples for configuring custom metrics and the application health extension on Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets. However, there is evidence of Windows bias: PowerShell examples are often presented before or alongside Bash, and Windows-specific extension types (ApplicationHealthWindows) are used in several code snippets and REST examples, sometimes without clear Linux equivalents. The PowerShell section is more detailed and prominent, and Windows tools are referenced frequently. Linux examples are present but sometimes less emphasized or detailed.
Recommendations
  • Ensure Linux and Windows examples are equally detailed and prominent in all sections.
  • Where extension types are shown (e.g., ApplicationHealthWindows), also show ApplicationHealthLinux explicitly in REST and PowerShell examples.
  • In REST and CLI examples, clarify which values are for Linux and which for Windows, and provide both where applicable.
  • Consider presenting Bash/Linux examples before PowerShell/Windows examples, or alternate their order.
  • Add troubleshooting and verification steps for Linux (e.g., systemd, netstat, firewall-cmd) alongside Windows-specific guidance.
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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
2026-01-27 00:00 #308 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-07 06:10 #227 cancelled Clean Clean

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