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_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation is heavily oriented towards Windows environments, specifically referencing Windows-only tools (AD FS Management snap-in, Event Viewer, Server Manager) and PowerShell cmdlets for configuration and troubleshooting. There are no Linux or cross-platform alternatives or examples provided for key steps such as certificate creation, AD FS management, or log inspection. All procedural instructions assume a Windows server environment and do not mention or address Linux-based AD FS alternatives or how to interact with AD FS from non-Windows systems.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equivalent command-line or UI instructions for managing AD FS from non-Windows environments, if possible (e.g., via REST APIs, if available).
  • Include examples for certificate creation and management using cross-platform tools such as OpenSSL.
  • Document how to interact with AD FS from Linux or macOS clients, or clarify that AD FS is a Windows-only technology if that is the case.
  • For PowerShell commands, suggest alternatives using cross-platform scripting or remote management tools, or note the requirement for Windows.
  • Where troubleshooting steps reference Windows Event Viewer, suggest how to access logs remotely or via command-line tools that may be available on other platforms.
  • Clearly state any platform limitations early in the documentation, and provide guidance for users on non-Windows platforms.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-14 00:01 #80 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-13 00:00 #79 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:17 #46 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:11 #45 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 20:32 #43 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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