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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

Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_first
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a Windows bias by providing PowerShell-based examples for generating and retrieving managed identities, referencing the Azure portal (which is often Windows-centric in screenshots and workflows), and omitting equivalent CLI (az), Bash, or Linux-native instructions. PowerShell is presented as the primary or only scripting interface, and no Linux shell or cross-platform command-line examples are given. This may hinder Linux users or those working in cross-platform environments.
Recommendations
  • Add Azure CLI (az) examples for all PowerShell-based instructions, including generating and retrieving managed identities.
  • Include Bash shell command examples where applicable, especially for REST API calls (e.g., using curl).
  • Present CLI/Bash examples before or alongside PowerShell to avoid the impression that Windows is the default or preferred environment.
  • Clarify that all operations can be performed on Linux/macOS as well as Windows, and provide explicit cross-platform guidance.
  • Where screenshots or UI flows are shown, note any differences for non-Windows users or provide alternative instructions if needed.
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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

PS C:\> Set-AzDataFactoryV2 -ResourceGroupName <resourceGroupName> -Name <dataFactoryName> -Location <region>

DataFactoryName   : ADFV2DemoFactory
DataFactoryId     : /subscriptions/<subsID>/resourceGroups/<resourceGroupName>/providers/Microsoft.DataFactory/factories/ADFV2DemoFactory
ResourceGroupName : <resourceGroupName>
Location          : East US
Tags              : {}
Identity          : Microsoft.Azure.Management.DataFactory.Models.FactoryIdentity
ProvisioningState : Succeeded

PS C:\> (Get-AzDataFactoryV2 -ResourceGroupName <resourceGroupName> -Name <dataFactoryName>).Identity

PrincipalId                          TenantId
-----------                          --------
aaaaaaaa-0000-1111-2222-bbbbbbbbbbbb aaaabbbb-0000-cccc-1111-dddd2222eeee

PS C:\> Get-AzADServicePrincipal -ObjectId aaaaaaaa-0000-1111-2222-bbbbbbbbbbbb

ServicePrincipalNames : {00001111-aaaa-2222-bbbb-3333cccc4444, https://identity.azure.net/P86P8g6nt1QxfPJx22om8MOooMf/Ag0Qf/nnREppHkU=}
ApplicationId         : 00001111-aaaa-2222-bbbb-3333cccc4444
DisplayName           : ADFV2DemoFactory
Id                    : aaaaaaaa-0000-1111-2222-bbbbbbbbbbbb
Type                  : ServicePrincipal