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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation generally uses cross-platform (bash) examples for environment variable setting and AzCopy usage, which is good for Linux parity. However, there are several areas of Windows bias: (1) PowerShell is used exclusively for secure variable entry (e.g., prompting for secrets), with no Linux shell equivalent shown; (2) Windows tools and patterns are referenced, such as exporting certificates from the Windows certificate store and referencing the Export-PfxCertificate PowerShell cmdlet, with no Linux alternatives or guidance; (3) When discussing certificate handling, the documentation assumes a Windows-centric workflow (certificate store, PFX export), and Linux users are not given parallel instructions. These biases may make the documentation less approachable for Linux users.
Recommendations
  • For every PowerShell example (such as using Read-Host to securely prompt for secrets), provide an equivalent Linux shell example (e.g., using 'read -s' in bash).
  • When referencing Windows certificate store and Export-PfxCertificate, also provide instructions for exporting certificates on Linux (e.g., using openssl to convert/export certificates).
  • Explicitly mention Linux and macOS workflows wherever Windows-specific tools or patterns are discussed, ensuring parity in guidance.
  • Where screenshots or UI instructions are given (such as Azure portal steps), clarify that these are OS-agnostic or provide notes if any steps differ by OS.
  • Consider adding a short section or callout at the top clarifying that all AzCopy commands are cross-platform, and note any OS-specific caveats.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

$env:AZCOPY_SPA_CLIENT_SECRET="$(Read-Host -prompt "Enter key")"

$env:AZCOPY_SPA_CERT_PASSWORD="$(Read-Host -prompt "Enter key")"

$Env:AZCOPY_AUTO_LOGIN_TYPE="PSCRED"