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:
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by centering the workflow around PowerShell (even for Linux/macOS clients), presenting Windows Remote Desktop instructions before Linux alternatives, and using Windows-centric tools and patterns throughout. Linux instructions are present but less detailed and positioned after Windows examples.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equal prominence and detail for Linux workflows, including step-by-step instructions for using FreeRDP and other Linux-compatible RDP clients.
  • Include example commands and outputs for Linux/macOS terminals, not just PowerShell.
  • Clarify any differences or prerequisites for Linux/macOS users (e.g., how to install and use PowerShell 7 on Linux, or alternative ways to connect if PowerShell is not preferred).
  • Present Windows and Linux/macOS instructions in parallel sections or side-by-side, rather than always listing Windows first.
  • Mention and link to alternative Linux-native tools where applicable, and provide troubleshooting tips specific to non-Windows environments.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
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

Flagged Code Snippets

Grant-HcsVMConnectAccess -ResourceGroupName <VM resource group> -VirtualMachineName <VM name>
[10.100.10.10]: PS>Grant-HcsVMConnectAccess -ResourceGroupName mywindowsvm1rg -VirtualMachineName mywindowsvm1 VirtualMachineId : 81462e0a-decb-4cd4-96e9-057094040063 VirtualMachineHostName : 3V78B03 ResourceGroupName : mywindowsvm1rg VirtualMachineName : mywindowsvm1 Id : 81462e0a-decb-4cd4-96e9-057094040063 [10.100.10.10]: PS>
pcb:s:<VM ID from PowerShell>;EnhancedMode=0 full address:s:<IP address of the device> server port:i:2179 username:s:EdgeARMUser negotiate security layer:i:0
./wfreerdp /u:EdgeARMUser /vmconnect:<VM ID from PowerShell> /v:<IP address of the device>
Revoke-HcsVMConnectAccess -ResourceGroupName <VM resource group> -VirtualMachineName <VM name>
[10.100.10.10]: PS>Revoke-HcsVMConnectAccess -ResourceGroupName mywindowsvm1rg -VirtualMachineName mywindowsvm1 VirtualMachineId : 81462e0a-decb-4cd4-96e9-057094040063 VirtualMachineHostName : 3V78B03 ResourceGroupName : mywindowsvm1rg VirtualMachineName : mywindowsvm1 Id : 81462e0a-decb-4cd4-96e9-057094040063 [10.100.10.10]: PS>