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:
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias primarily in the troubleshooting and verification steps. The only explicit command-line example for verifying connectivity uses tcping.exe, a Windows-specific tool, with no mention of Linux or cross-platform alternatives. There are no Linux shell or Azure CLI examples for connectivity testing, and the only tool referenced for port testing is a Windows executable. Additionally, the general pattern is to mention PowerShell and Resource Manager templates before Azure CLI, and there are no Linux-specific instructions or screenshots.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equivalent Linux/macOS examples for connectivity testing, such as using 'nc' (netcat), 'telnet', or 'nmap' for port checks.
  • Mention cross-platform tools (e.g., 'tcping' for Linux, or alternatives like 'curl' or 'openssl s_client') alongside Windows tools.
  • When listing automation options, mention Azure CLI before or alongside PowerShell and Resource Manager templates.
  • Include screenshots or instructions that are not specific to the Windows Azure Portal experience, or clarify that the portal is web-based and platform-agnostic.
  • Explicitly state that all steps can be performed from any OS, and provide command-line examples for both Windows and Linux where relevant.
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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