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Hdinsight Scaling Best Practices
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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:
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powershell_heavy
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windows_first
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windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. PowerShell is listed first among the scaling utilities, and the PowerShell Az module is highlighted, with detailed command examples. The Azure CLI is included, but PowerShell is consistently mentioned before it. There is no explicit mention of Linux-specific command-line environments or tools (e.g., Bash, native Linux scripting), and the documentation assumes familiarity with Windows-centric tools and patterns. However, SSH and Bash commands are provided for cluster management tasks, which helps mitigate bias, but the initial focus and ordering favor Windows users.
Recommendations:
- List Azure CLI before PowerShell in the utilities table, as CLI is cross-platform and more commonly used on Linux.
- Provide explicit Bash/Linux shell examples for scaling operations, especially for users who may not use PowerShell.
- Clarify that all command-line utilities (PowerShell, Azure CLI) are available on both Windows and Linux, and provide installation links for both platforms.
- Include a section or note for Linux/macOS users, outlining the recommended tools and any differences in usage.
- Where possible, use neutral language and ordering (e.g., 'Azure CLI or PowerShell') to avoid implying a Windows-first workflow.
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Scan History
| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Flagged Code Snippets
pushd %HBASE_HOME%\bin
hbase shell
balancer