Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias, particularly in the sections discussing cryptography and authentication. Windows and Windows-specific tools (e.g., Windows FIPS validation, Windows Hello for Business) are mentioned explicitly and often before or instead of Linux equivalents. There are references to Azure being built with both Linux and Windows, but technical details and validation links focus on Windows modules. No Linux-specific examples, tools, or validation references are provided.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit references to Linux cryptographic modules and their FIPS 140 validation status in Azure, alongside Windows.
  • When discussing authentication (e.g., Windows Hello for Business), mention Linux-compatible alternatives or clarify cross-platform support for FIDO2 and smartcards.
  • Provide links to documentation or guidance for configuring security and compliance features on Linux-based Azure VMs and services.
  • Ensure that examples and technical details are balanced between Windows and Linux, or are presented in a platform-neutral way where possible.
  • If certain features are only available or validated on Windows, clearly state this and provide guidance for Linux users.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased