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_tools
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation shows evidence of Windows bias, particularly in the clustering and network topology sections. Windows Server concepts and tools (such as NIC Teaming, Failover Clustering, Cloud Witness, File Share Witness) are referenced directly, with links to Microsoft Windows Server documentation. PowerShell is mentioned as the CLI method for certain configuration tasks, and no Linux or cross-platform CLI alternatives are provided. The documentation assumes familiarity with Windows networking patterns and does not mention or provide parity for Linux-based equivalents.
Recommendations:
  • Provide Linux-based or cross-platform CLI examples (e.g., using Azure CLI, Bash, or REST API) alongside or instead of PowerShell for configuration tasks.
  • When referencing clustering, networking, or witness concepts, include Linux-native equivalents (e.g., Pacemaker/Corosync for clustering, Linux bonding/teaming for NIC redundancy) or clarify if only Windows-based approaches are supported.
  • Avoid linking exclusively to Windows Server documentation for core concepts; instead, provide neutral explanations or link to cross-platform/Azure-native resources.
  • Explicitly state OS requirements or limitations if only Windows-based management is supported, and offer guidance for Linux administrators where possible.
  • Add notes or sections addressing how Linux administrators can perform similar tasks, or clarify if the device is managed entirely through the web UI regardless of admin OS.
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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 ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased