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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by predominantly listing Microsoft and Windows-centric developer tools (such as Visual Studio, Windows Server, Hyper-V, and Windows 10/11) and omitting Linux-specific tools or examples. There are no references to Linux distributions, Linux-compatible software, or cross-platform usage scenarios. The documentation also highlights Windows virtual machines and Windows Store app publishing, with no mention of Linux VM deployment or open-source alternatives. Visual Studio for Mac is mentioned, but Linux is not.
Recommendations:
  • Include examples and references for deploying Linux virtual machines alongside Windows VMs.
  • List Linux-compatible developer tools and clarify which tools are available for Linux (e.g., Visual Studio Code, SQL Server on Linux).
  • Mention open-source and cross-platform alternatives where appropriate (e.g., VS Code, .NET Core, Azure CLI on Linux).
  • Provide parity in tool listings by including Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.) and their availability in Azure for Education.
  • Add guidance or links for Linux users on how to access and use Azure for Education resources.
  • Ensure that product lists and benefit descriptions do not exclusively or primarily highlight Windows tools, and that Linux options are given equal prominence.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-26 00:00 #92 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-05 00:00 #71 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed ✅ 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