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

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by referencing Windows-specific environments (e.g., App Service Environment v3 (Windows plans only)), authentication methods (Windows Authentication), and tools (on-premises data gateway, which is primarily a Windows service). There are no examples or explicit instructions for Linux-based environments, nor are Linux authentication or deployment scenarios discussed. The documentation assumes the use of the Azure portal and Visual Studio Code, but does not mention Linux-specific considerations or alternatives. Windows authentication is described in detail, but there is no mention of Kerberos or other Linux-compatible authentication methods. The 'on-premises data gateway' requirement for on-prem SQL is a Windows-only solution, with no Linux alternative or workaround provided.
Recommendations:
  • Add explicit notes and examples for connecting from Linux-based environments, including any differences in connector support or authentication flows.
  • Document alternatives to the on-premises data gateway for Linux (such as self-hosted integration runtimes or other cross-platform options, if available).
  • If Windows Authentication is only supported via the data gateway (which is Windows-only), clarify this limitation and suggest Linux-compatible authentication methods (e.g., SQL Server Authentication, Azure AD authentication).
  • Include sample connection strings and walkthroughs for Linux-based deployments (e.g., running Logic Apps Standard on Linux App Service plans, if supported).
  • Review all tool and environment references to ensure Linux parity is addressed, or clearly state when features are Windows-only.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased