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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation presents Service Fabric cluster settings in a platform-neutral way, but several parameters and descriptions reference Windows-specific concepts (e.g., certificate store names like 'MY', store locations like 'LocalMachine', NTLM authentication, and Windows Defender Firewall). Windows terminology and tools are often mentioned first or exclusively, with Linux equivalents less visible or absent. Some settings are described as 'Windows only' without Linux alternatives or guidance. There are also references to Windows-specific behaviors (e.g., 'Windows Fabric Replicator', 'Windows Fabric waits', 'Windows only' log settings) and links to Windows-focused documentation. Linux-specific settings are present but less prominent.
Recommendations
  • For parameters referencing Windows concepts (e.g., certificate stores, NTLM, firewall), add explicit Linux equivalents or clarify Linux behavior.
  • Where settings are 'Windows only', provide Linux alternatives or note Linux limitations.
  • Ensure Linux-specific settings (e.g., X509Folder, LinuxExternalExecutablePath, EnforceLinuxMinTlsVersion) are as prominent as Windows settings.
  • Add examples or guidance for Linux cluster configuration and upgrade, not just Windows/Windows Server.
  • Review descriptions and guidance to avoid defaulting to Windows terminology when Linux is supported.
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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
2026-02-10 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
2026-01-07 06:10 #227 cancelled Clean Clean