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_first
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation page is largely neutral and Linux-focused in its main content, as all HDInsight clusters are shown to use Ubuntu as the VM OS. However, in the 'Next steps' section, the only platform-specific guidance provided is for Windows ('Work in Apache Hadoop on HDInsight from a Windows PC'), and there is no equivalent Linux or cross-platform guidance. Additionally, in the introduction, deployment methods are listed as 'Azure portal and other deployment methods like PowerShell, CLI and the .NET SDK', with PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) mentioned before the cross-platform CLI, which may suggest a subtle Windows-first ordering.
Recommendations:
  • Add equivalent Linux/macOS guidance in the 'Next steps' section, such as 'Work in Apache Hadoop on HDInsight from a Linux PC' or a general 'Work in Apache Hadoop on HDInsight from any OS' guide.
  • When listing deployment methods, mention cross-platform tools (e.g., Azure CLI) before or alongside Windows-specific tools (e.g., PowerShell) to avoid implying Windows is the primary or preferred platform.
  • Ensure that all platform-specific instructions or tools are paired with alternatives for other major platforms, or clarify when instructions are cross-platform.
  • Consider reviewing linked articles (such as 'hdinsight-hadoop-windows-tools.md') to ensure Linux parity in tooling and documentation.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased