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Summary:
The documentation generally provides parity between Windows and Linux for most configuration tasks, using Azure CLI examples for both. However, there is a subtle Windows bias: Windows instructions and tools (such as IISNode, web.config, and PowerShell references) are often mentioned first or in more detail, and some troubleshooting and monitoring steps reference Windows-specific tools or patterns (e.g., web.config, PowerShell) without always providing equivalent Linux guidance. The Application Insights section references PowerShell for instrumentation but does not mention a Linux/CLI alternative. The troubleshooting section for Windows is more detailed than for Linux.
Recommendations:
- Ensure that for every Windows-specific tool or configuration (e.g., web.config, IISNode, PowerShell), an equivalent Linux/container approach is described with equal detail and prominence.
- When listing platform pivots, alternate the order or present Linux first in some sections to avoid the impression of Windows primacy.
- In the Application Insights section, provide explicit CLI or Linux-native instructions for enabling instrumentation, not just PowerShell.
- Expand Linux troubleshooting guidance to match the depth provided for Windows (e.g., what to do if the app doesn't start, common container issues, etc.).
- Where possible, avoid referencing Windows-only tools (like web.config or IISNode) without clear Linux/container alternatives or explanations.
- Audit for any remaining sections where Windows is the default or first-mentioned platform, and balance with Linux-first or cross-platform-neutral language.
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## Set Node.js version
::: zone pivot="platform-windows"
To set your app to a [supported Node.js version](#show-nodejs-version), run the following command in the [Cloud Shell](https://shell.azure.com) to set `WEBSITE_NODE_DEFAULT_VERSION` to a supported version: