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 page exhibits a Windows bias in several ways. The Windows section is presented first and in greater detail, with step-by-step instructions that rely heavily on Windows-specific tools (Visual Studio, Windows Explorer, PowerShell scripts). The Windows workflow is tightly coupled to the Visual Studio GUI and Windows file management patterns, with no mention of equivalent Linux or cross-platform approaches for those steps. There is no guidance for performing the Windows scenario from a non-Windows environment, and the Linux section is entirely separate, with no cross-references or parity in application scenario (the Windows example is ASP.NET with custom fonts, while the Linux example is a generic Django/Flask app). There are also missing Linux equivalents for certain steps (e.g., installing custom fonts in a Linux container, using PowerShell scripts for configuration).
Recommendations:
  • Provide Linux or cross-platform equivalents for all steps shown in the Windows workflow, especially for application scenarios that require OS-level customization (e.g., installing fonts in a Linux container, not just Windows).
  • Avoid presenting Windows as the default or primary platform by giving equal prominence to both Windows and Linux pivots, or by starting with a neutral introduction.
  • Replace or supplement Windows-specific tooling (Visual Studio, Windows Explorer, PowerShell scripts) with cross-platform alternatives (VS Code, command-line instructions, Bash scripts) where possible.
  • For steps that require file installation or OS customization, show how to achieve the same result in a Linux container (e.g., using apt-get to install fonts, Bash scripts for automation).
  • Ensure that advanced scenarios (such as custom OS configuration, font installation, or other integrations) are demonstrated for both Windows and Linux, not just Windows.
  • Where PowerShell scripts are used, provide Bash equivalents for Linux users.
  • Explicitly mention any limitations or differences between Windows and Linux container support in App Service, and provide guidance for users migrating from either platform.
  • Consider using a consistent sample application or scenario across both pivots to better illustrate parity.
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Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ✅ Clean
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2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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FROM mcr.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/aspnet:4.7.2-windowsservercore-ltsc2019