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
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by prioritizing Windows tools and workflows. In the Azure CLI section, Windows PowerShell is mentioned as the example terminal, and in the PowerShell section, only Windows PowerShell is referenced, with no mention of cross-platform PowerShell Core or Linux/macOS equivalents. There are no explicit Linux or macOS instructions or screenshots, and the documentation does not mention alternative shells (e.g., Bash) or terminal environments. This may make it less accessible or intuitive for Linux/macOS users.
Recommendations:
  • In CLI instructions, mention both Windows PowerShell and Bash (or other common Linux/macOS shells) as valid environments for running Azure CLI commands.
  • In the PowerShell section, clarify whether the instructions are compatible with PowerShell Core (pwsh), which is cross-platform, and provide guidance for Linux/macOS users if so.
  • Add explicit examples or notes for Linux/macOS users, including how to open a terminal and run the same commands.
  • Avoid phrases like 'Open a Windows PowerShell command window' in favor of more inclusive language such as 'Open your preferred terminal or command prompt.'
  • Include screenshots or references that are not specific to Windows UI where possible, or provide alternatives for other platforms.
  • Consider adding a dedicated section or callout for Linux/macOS users to ensure parity and clarity.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 00:58 #8 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-10 05:06 #7 processing ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 23:22 #6 cancelled ✅ Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

### [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell) 1. Open a Windows PowerShell command window, and sign in to your Azure subscription by using the Connect-AzAccount command. Then, follow the on-screen directions.
1. To enable logs for a Log Analytics Workspace, use the [Set-AzDiagnosticSetting PowerShell](/previous-versions/azure/mt631625(v=azure.100)?redirectedfrom=MSDN) cmdlet.