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
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
While the documentation is focused on Linux VMs and provides comprehensive Azure CLI examples (which are cross-platform), the PowerShell section is disproportionately detailed, with many more examples and advanced usage patterns than the CLI section. Additionally, several PowerShell examples reference Windows-specific tools (e.g., ipconfig, .ps1 scripts, and Windows-specific parameter handling) and sometimes use Windows-centric terminology or defaults. REST API and ARM template examples also default to PowerShell/Windows script snippets (e.g., Write-Host, .ps1 files) rather than bash or sh scripts, despite the Linux focus. In some cases, Windows usage is described before Linux, or only Windows behaviors are explained in detail.
Recommendations
  • Expand the Azure CLI section to include all advanced scenarios currently only covered in PowerShell (e.g., using script URIs, output/error blob streaming, parameters, running as a different user, scale set commands, etc.).
  • Ensure REST API and ARM template examples use bash/sh scripts (e.g., echo Hello World!) rather than PowerShell (.ps1) scripts, or provide both Linux and Windows script examples where appropriate.
  • When referencing built-in command IDs or parameter handling, clearly distinguish Linux and Windows behaviors, and provide Linux-first explanations and examples.
  • Avoid using Windows-specific command IDs (e.g., ipconfig) or clarify their Linux equivalents (e.g., ifconfig or ip).
  • Balance the depth of PowerShell and CLI coverage, ensuring Linux users can accomplish all tasks without needing to translate from PowerShell/Windows-centric instructions.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
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
2026-01-07 06:10 #227 cancelled Clean Clean

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