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Security Best Practices
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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation generally states that Azure Batch supports both Linux and Windows, but there are several subtle biases toward Windows. Windows-specific security configuration (TLS/cipher suites) is discussed in detail, with direct links to Windows Server documentation, while equivalent Linux guidance is missing. The only command-line tool explicitly referenced for querying supported images is PowerShell, with the Azure CLI mentioned only as an afterthought. There are no Linux-specific examples or references to Linux security practices (e.g., SSH hardening, Linux-specific patching guidance), and Windows terminology (RDP, registry settings) is more prominent and explained in greater detail.
Recommendations
- Add Linux-specific security guidance, such as links to official documentation on securing SSH, managing Linux TLS/cipher suites, and patching best practices.
- When referencing command-line tools, provide Azure CLI examples before or alongside PowerShell, and ensure parity in instructions.
- Include explicit Linux examples or notes wherever Windows-specific details are provided (e.g., mention SSH configuration and hardening alongside RDP).
- Balance references to Windows and Linux tools/documentation, ensuring both are equally discoverable and detailed.
- Where OS-specific configuration is discussed (such as TLS/SSL settings), provide equivalent Linux instructions or links to authoritative Linux resources.
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Scan History
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| 2026-01-18 00:00 | #266 | completed |
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #243 | cancelled |
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
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| 2025-07-09 13:09 | #3 | cancelled |
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| 2025-07-08 04:23 | #2 | cancelled |
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