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_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates bias towards Windows by exclusively referencing and providing examples for Windows-specific tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SqlPackage.exe, and cmd.exe commands. There are no equivalent instructions or examples for Linux users, such as using Azure Data Studio on Linux, sqlcmd in a bash shell, or Linux-compatible versions of SqlPackage. The ordering of tool recommendations also places Windows tools first, with no mention of Linux alternatives.
Recommendations:
  • Include explicit instructions and examples for Linux users, such as using Azure Data Studio or sqlcmd from a bash shell.
  • Provide Linux-compatible SqlPackage usage examples, including installation and command-line usage on Linux/macOS.
  • Mention cross-platform tools (like Azure Data Studio and sqlcmd) before Windows-only tools (like SSMS), or at least present them in parallel.
  • Clarify which tools are cross-platform and which are Windows-only, and provide download links or installation instructions for Linux/macOS where applicable.
  • Where command-line examples are given, provide both Windows (cmd.exe/PowerShell) and Linux (bash) syntax.
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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 ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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