Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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

Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by providing only PowerShell commands for key vault and certificate management steps, referencing Windows-specific tools (such as RDP and Visual Studio), and omitting equivalent Linux/CLI/Bash examples. The use of PowerShell is presented as the default, with no mention of cross-platform alternatives like Azure CLI or Bash scripts. This may hinder Linux users or those working in non-Windows environments.
Recommendations
  • For every PowerShell example, provide an equivalent Azure CLI (az) command example, which is cross-platform and widely used on Linux.
  • Mention and demonstrate how to use Bash or shell scripts for file uploads and automation steps, especially for storage and configuration file handling.
  • When referencing RDP, also mention SSH as a remote access method for Linux-based roles, if applicable.
  • List cross-platform tools (e.g., Azure CLI, VS Code) before or alongside Windows-specific tools (e.g., PowerShell, Visual Studio) in both instructions and related content.
  • Add a note clarifying that all steps can be performed on Linux/macOS using Azure CLI and SDKs, and link to relevant documentation.
  • Ensure that terminology and examples do not assume a Windows-only environment (e.g., avoid only referencing Windows file paths or tools).
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-12 00:58 #8 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-10 05:06 #7 processing Clean Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

   Set-AzKeyVaultAccessPolicy -VaultName 'ContosKeyVault' -ResourceGroupName 'ContosoOrg' -UserPrincipalName 'user@domain.com' -PermissionsToCertificates create,get,list,delete
   
    Set-AzKeyVaultAccessPolicy -VaultName 'ContosKeyVault' -ResourceGroupName 'ContosOrg' -ObjectId 'xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx' -PermissionsToCertificates create,get,list,delete
    
   New-AzKeyVault -Name "ContosKeyVault” -ResourceGroupName “ContosoOrg” -Location “East US”
   
    $Policy = New-AzKeyVaultCertificatePolicy -SecretContentType "application/x-pkcs12" - SubjectName "CN=contoso.com" -IssuerName "Self" -ValidityInMonths 6 -ReuseKeyOnRenewal 
    Add-AzKeyVaultCertificate -VaultName "ContosKeyVault" -Name "ContosCert" -CertificatePolicy $Policy
    
    string rdpExtensionPublicConfig = "<PublicConfig>" +
        "<UserName>adminRdpTest</UserName>" +
        "<Expiration>2021-10-27T23:59:59</Expiration>" +
        "</PublicConfig>";
        string rdpExtensionPrivateConfig = "<PrivateConfig>" +
        "<Password>VsmrdpTest!</Password>" +
        "</PrivateConfig>";
    
        Extension rdpExtension = new Extension
                {
                    Name = name,
                    Properties = new CloudServiceExtensionProperties
                    {
                        Publisher = "Microsoft.Windows.Azure.Extensions",
                        Type = "RDP",
                        TypeHandlerVersion = "1.2.1",
                        AutoUpgradeMinorVersion = true,
                        Settings = rdpExtensionPublicConfig,
                        ProtectedSettings = rdpExtensionPrivateConfig,
                        RolesAppliedTo = [“*”],
                    }
                };
                        
    CloudServiceExtensionProfile cloudServiceExtensionProfile = new CloudServiceExtensionProfile
        {
            Extensions = rdpExtension
        };