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
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation provides both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for all deployment and management steps, but PowerShell is consistently presented alongside or immediately after CLI, and is referenced as a primary tool. There are no explicit Linux shell (bash) examples or mentions of Linux-specific considerations. The use of PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool, though now cross-platform) and the absence of bash or Linux-native command examples indicate a subtle Windows bias.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly mention that Azure CLI commands can be run in bash on Linux/macOS, and provide bash-specific instructions or notes where appropriate.
  • Include example commands in bash syntax (e.g., with export for environment variables, or using \ for line continuations) to demonstrate parity for Linux users.
  • Clarify that PowerShell is available cross-platform, but also provide guidance for users who may not have or wish to use PowerShell.
  • Where the Azure Portal is referenced, note that it is OS-agnostic, but for scripting and automation, highlight Linux-native options.
  • Add troubleshooting notes or links for common Linux issues (e.g., file permissions, path separators) when working with Bicep/ARM deployments.
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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

New-AzResourceGroup -Name exampleRG -Location eastus New-AzResourceGroupDeployment -ResourceGroupName exampleRG -TemplateFile ./main.bicep -adminUsername "<admin-username>"
# [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell) [!INCLUDE [Retirement guide](./includes/retirement-banner.md)]
# [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell) [!INCLUDE [Retirement guide](./includes/retirement-banner.md)]