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How To Discover Applications
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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:
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windows_first
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missing_linux_example
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windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows-first bias: Windows terminology and tools (such as 'File Server role', 'IIS web server', and 'local admin privileges') are mentioned explicitly and in detail, while Linux equivalents are either omitted or only briefly referenced. Several discovery features (e.g., File Server discovery) are Windows-only, and there are no concrete Linux command examples or explicit Linux tool references. Linux is mentioned in passing, often as an afterthought, and there is a lack of parity in examples and guidance for Linux environments.
Recommendations:
- Provide explicit Linux examples and instructions alongside Windows ones, such as how to identify file server roles or web server roles on Linux (e.g., using Samba, NFS, Apache, or Nginx).
- When mentioning Windows-specific tools or roles (like 'File Server role' or 'IIS'), also mention and document the Linux equivalents (e.g., Samba/NFS for file servers, Apache/Nginx for web servers).
- Add Linux command-line examples (e.g., shell commands for credential setup, service discovery, or permissions) wherever Windows or PowerShell instructions are given.
- Clarify which features are supported on Linux, and if not supported, provide a roadmap or alternatives.
- Ensure that credential and permission requirements are described in detail for both Windows and Linux, not just Windows (e.g., what Linux user/group permissions are needed for discovery).
- Where features are Windows-only (such as File Server discovery), explicitly state this limitation and suggest possible workarounds or future support for Linux.
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| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
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| 2025-09-16 00:00 | #113 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-09-15 00:00 | #112 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-09-14 00:00 | #111 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-09-13 00:00 | #110 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-09-12 00:00 | #109 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | in_progress | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed | ✅ Clean |
| 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 |