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 Azure CLI and PowerShell examples for enabling Automatic Zone Balance on Virtual Machine Scale Sets. However, PowerShell examples (which are Windows-centric) are consistently presented alongside or after CLI examples, and the PowerShell extension configuration uses 'ApplicationHealthWindows' as the type, even in contexts where Linux is clearly supported. Portal instructions are platform-neutral, but PowerShell is a Windows tool and its prominence, as well as the lack of explicit Linux/macOS PowerShell guidance, creates a mild Windows bias. The CLI examples use Ubuntu images and 'ApplicationHealthLinux', showing Linux support, but PowerShell examples do not clarify Linux usage.
Recommendations
  • Clarify that Azure PowerShell can be used cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS) and provide explicit instructions/examples for Linux/macOS users if relevant.
  • In PowerShell extension examples, show both 'ApplicationHealthWindows' and 'ApplicationHealthLinux' usage, or explain when to use each.
  • Consider presenting CLI (Linux-friendly) examples before PowerShell (Windows-centric) examples, or explicitly state parity.
  • Add a note that both Azure CLI and PowerShell are available on all major platforms, and link to installation guides for Linux/macOS.
  • Ensure that screenshots and portal instructions do not assume Windows-only environments.
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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

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