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 by consistently presenting Windows-specific instructions, tools, and examples before their Linux equivalents. Windows tools (such as PowerShell, diskpart, and Windows Firewall) are mentioned explicitly, while Linux instructions are less detailed or lack equivalent command-line examples. The 'Prepare to connect after migration' section provides step-by-step instructions for Windows (including PowerShell usage) but offers only brief, high-level guidance for Linux. Additionally, the documentation provides more granular troubleshooting and configuration steps for Windows than for Linux.
Recommendations:
  • Provide Linux command-line examples (e.g., for enabling SSH, updating firewall rules with iptables/firewalld/ufw, checking required services, and verifying agent installation) alongside Windows examples.
  • Present Windows and Linux instructions in parallel or in a more balanced order, rather than consistently listing Windows first.
  • Include Linux-specific troubleshooting steps and configuration details (such as how to check for pending updates, or how to enable serial console access) similar to the Windows sections.
  • Reference common Linux tools (e.g., systemctl, iptables, ufw, firewalld) where Windows tools like PowerShell or diskpart are mentioned.
  • Expand the 'Prepare to connect with Linux Azure VMs' section with detailed steps and links, matching the depth provided for Windows.
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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 ✅ 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