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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a strong Windows bias: the Azure Migrate: App Containerization tool must be installed and run on a Windows machine, with explicit requirements for Windows Server or Windows 10/11. All installation and operational instructions (including PowerShell commands and file paths) are Windows-centric, with no equivalent instructions or support for Linux or macOS environments. The use of PowerShell for installation, Windows-specific file paths for artifacts and logs, and the lack of Linux-native installation or usage examples further reinforce this bias. While the tool targets containerizing Java apps running on Linux servers, the management and orchestration are exclusively tied to Windows.
Recommendations:
  • Provide a Linux-native version of the Azure Migrate: App Containerization tool, or at least document how to run it on Linux (e.g., via Wine, Docker, or a cross-platform .NET runtime).
  • Include installation and usage instructions for Linux and macOS environments, including shell (bash) equivalents for PowerShell commands.
  • Document file paths and log locations for non-Windows systems, or clarify if the tool is Windows-only.
  • If Windows is a hard requirement, clearly state this limitation at the top of the documentation and provide rationale and alternatives for Linux users.
  • Consider offering a web-based or containerized version of the tool that can be run from any OS.
  • Add troubleshooting and artifact download instructions for Linux environments if/when supported.
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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

.\AppContainerizationInstaller.ps1