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 and Windows 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 consistently present and sometimes shown before Bash/Linux equivalents; Windows-specific extension types (ApplicationHealthWindows) are used in several code snippets; and Windows tools (PowerShell cmdlets) are featured prominently alongside Azure CLI and REST. The Bash/Linux example for the health endpoint is present, but the PowerShell example is more elaborate and appears first in some sections. REST API examples use Windows extension types by default, and the PowerShell section is detailed, potentially creating friction for Linux users.
Recommendations
  • Ensure Linux and Bash examples are given equal prominence and detail as PowerShell examples.
  • In code snippets and tables, use both ApplicationHealthLinux and ApplicationHealthWindows types, or clarify when each should be used.
  • Where PowerShell is used, provide equivalent Bash or Python scripts for Linux/macOS users.
  • In REST API examples, alternate between ApplicationHealthLinux and ApplicationHealthWindows, or explain the difference.
  • Consider listing Bash/Linux examples first in relevant sections to balance ordering.
  • Explicitly state that all features are supported on both Linux and Windows VMSS, and clarify any OS-specific requirements.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-20 00:00 #404 in_progress Biased Biased
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2026-02-11 00:00 #368 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #364 completed Biased Biased
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2026-01-27 00:00 #308 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-07 06:10 #227 cancelled Clean Clean

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