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Import Virtual Machines From Another Lab
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by providing detailed PowerShell instructions and scripts for importing VMs, with no equivalent examples or scripts for Linux users (e.g., Bash, Azure CLI). PowerShell is a Windows-centric tool, and its exclusive use may hinder Linux users. The REST API section is platform-neutral, but the only scripted example is for PowerShell, and there is no mention of Linux command-line tools or workflows.
Recommendations:
  • Add equivalent instructions and sample scripts using Azure CLI (az) for Linux/macOS users.
  • Provide Bash shell examples for invoking the REST API (e.g., using curl or httpie).
  • Mention that PowerShell Core is cross-platform, but clarify if the provided script works on Linux/macOS or only on Windows PowerShell.
  • Include a table or section comparing Windows and Linux approaches to importing VMs.
  • Ensure that any downloadable scripts are compatible with both Windows and Linux environments, or provide separate versions if necessary.
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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

./ImportVirtualMachines.ps1 -SourceSubscriptionId "<ID of the subscription that contains the source lab>"` -SourceDevTestLabName "<Name of the source lab>"` -SourceVirtualMachineName "<Name of the VM to import from the source lab>" ` -DestinationSubscriptionId "<ID of the subscription that contains the destination lab>"` -DestinationDevTestLabName "<Name of the destination lab>"` -DestinationVirtualMachineName "<Optional: Specify a new name for the imported VM in the destination lab>"