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The documentation provides deployment options for the Azure Connected Machine agent across both Linux and Windows, but there is a notable emphasis on Windows-specific tools and methods. PowerShell is highlighted as a primary onboarding method for both OS types, and several Windows-only methods (Windows Admin Center, Configuration Manager, Group Policy) are listed separately. Windows tools and patterns (e.g., PowerShell, Configuration Manager, Group Policy) are mentioned more frequently and in greater detail than Linux equivalents. Linux-specific automation tools (such as Ansible) are included, but PowerShell is presented as a cross-platform solution, which may not be optimal for Linux users. The order of methods also places Windows-centric approaches before Linux-specific ones in several places.