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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.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. In the certificate import section, Windows methods (PowerShell and Server UI) are described in detail and presented before Linux instructions. The Linux section is less detailed and refers users to external documentation for specifics. Additionally, the use of Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, Windows Server UI) is emphasized, and screenshots are only provided for Windows workflows. However, parity is better in the AzCopy usage section, where both Linux and Windows examples are given.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows instructions in parallel or in separate, equally detailed sections, rather than always listing Windows first.
  • Provide step-by-step Linux certificate import instructions for at least one major distribution (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL), including screenshots where possible, to match the detail level of Windows instructions.
  • Include Linux-specific troubleshooting tips or references, not just generic 'see your OS documentation' notes.
  • Where screenshots are used for Windows, consider adding equivalent Linux terminal or UI screenshots.
  • When referencing tools, mention cross-platform or Linux-native alternatives where appropriate, and avoid assuming the user is on Windows by default.
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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

    Import-Certificate -FilePath C:\temp\localuihttps.cer -CertStoreLocation Cert:\LocalMachine\Root
    
AzCopy /Source:C:\myfolder /Dest:https://data-box-storage-account-name.blob.device-serial-no.microsoftdatabox.com/container-name/ /DestKey:<key> /S

AzCopy /Source:C:\myfolder /Dest:https://data-box-storage-account-name.blob.device-serial-no.microsoftdatabox.com/container-name/ /DestKey:<key> /S /XO