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:
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a strong bias toward Windows environments. It exclusively references Microsoft-centric identity solutions (Active Directory, Microsoft Entra Domain Services), and all command-line examples are provided only in PowerShell. There is no mention of Linux-based tools or command-line equivalents, nor are there any Linux/Unix shell examples for managing authentication or domain integration. The documentation assumes a Windows-first approach, both in terminology and tooling, with no guidance for Linux administrators.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equivalent Linux/Unix shell commands (e.g., using Azure CLI or REST API) alongside PowerShell examples for all administrative tasks.
  • Include references to cross-platform tools (such as Azure CLI) and clarify which steps can be performed on non-Windows systems.
  • Explicitly state the platform requirements for each step, and offer alternatives for Linux/macOS users where possible.
  • Mention and, if possible, document how Linux-based clients or administrators can interact with HDInsight clusters using their native tools.
  • Balance the order of presentation by not always listing Windows/PowerShell tools first, and ensure Linux options are equally visible.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-16 00:00 #52 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

Install-Module Microsoft.Entra Install-Module microsoft.Entra.Beta
Connect-Entra -Scopes 'Application.ReadWrite.All'
Get-EntraServicePrincipal -SearchString "Microsoft Azure PowerShell"
$powershellSPN = New-EntraServicePrincipal -AppId 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2
# Determine whether policy exists Get-EntraBetaPolicy | Where {$_.DisplayName -eq "EnableDirectAuth"} # Create if not exists $policy = New-EntraBetaPolicy ` -Definition @('{"HomeRealmDiscoveryPolicy":{"AllowCloudPasswordValidation":true}}') ` -DisplayName "EnableDirectAuth" ` -Type "HomeRealmDiscoveryPolicy" # Determine whether a policy for the service principal exist Get-EntraBetaServicePrincipalPolicy ` -Id $powershellSPN.ObjectId # Add a service principal policy if not exist Add-EntraBetaServicePrincipalPolicy ` -Id $powershellSPN.ObjectId ` -refObjectID $policy.ID