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 Windows bias in several ways: Windows tools and workflows (IIS, Certreq.exe, PowerShell) are mentioned explicitly, sometimes without Linux equivalents or with Windows methods listed first. PowerShell is given as a primary automation example alongside Azure CLI, but Linux-native certificate management tools (beyond OpenSSL) and Linux-specific workflows are not covered. The documentation assumes familiarity with Windows concepts and tools, and Linux users may find gaps in guidance for common certificate management tasks.
Recommendations:
  • Provide Linux-native examples for certificate request and export, such as using OpenSSL for both certificate generation and export, and detail how to perform these tasks on Linux systems.
  • When mentioning Windows tools (IIS, Certreq.exe), also mention Linux equivalents (e.g., OpenSSL, certbot) and provide links or brief instructions.
  • In automation sections, include Bash scripting or Linux CLI examples alongside PowerShell, and clarify any OS-specific differences.
  • Avoid listing Windows tools or workflows before Linux equivalents; instead, present both options in parallel or in OS-specific tabs.
  • Clarify any App Service features or limitations that differ between Windows and Linux hosting plans, especially in the FAQ and outbound certificate usage sections.
  • Expand the FAQ to address common Linux scenarios, such as managing certificates on Linux-based App Service plans or containers.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-21 00:01 #87 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-20 00:01 #86 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-18 00:00 #84 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-16 00:00 #82 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-15 00:01 #81 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-22 00:01 #57 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-16 00:00 #52 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:25 #47 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

#### [Azure PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell/rbac)