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_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation is largely platform-neutral, focusing on Azure Policy definitions and compliance mappings. However, there is evidence of Windows bias in the security tooling recommendations: several policies specifically reference Windows-only tools or extensions (e.g., Microsoft Antimalware for Azure, Microsoft IaaSAntimalware extension for Windows servers), and there are no equivalent Linux security tooling examples or explicit parity statements. No PowerShell-heavy or Windows-first command examples are present, but the lack of Linux-specific guidance or mention of Linux alternatives for antimalware/monitoring is a notable omission.
Recommendations:
  • Where Windows-specific security tools (e.g., Microsoft Antimalware, IaaSAntimalware extension) are referenced, add equivalent Linux guidance or explicitly state Linux alternatives (such as supported Linux antimalware agents or monitoring solutions).
  • For each policy or extension that is Windows-only, clarify its platform scope and provide links to Linux documentation or recommended practices where available.
  • Consider including a summary table or section listing both Windows and Linux supported security agents/extensions for common compliance controls.
  • Review for other areas where only Windows-specific features are mentioned and ensure Linux parity or clear documentation of platform differences.
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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