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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows-first bias by exclusively referencing Windows Server and SQL Server on Windows, with no mention of Linux-based SQL Server deployments or examples. All references to SQL Server VMs and IaaS extensions point to Windows-specific documentation. There are no examples or guidance for users running SQL Server on Linux VMs in Azure, nor are Linux tools or management patterns discussed.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit references to SQL Server on Linux, clarifying whether Azure Hybrid Benefit applies equally to Linux-based SQL Server VMs.
  • Provide parallel documentation links and examples for registering SQL Server on Linux VMs with the SQL IaaS Agent extension.
  • Mention any differences (or confirm parity) in license assignment, management, and monitoring for SQL Server on Linux versus Windows.
  • If certain features or extensions are Windows-only, clearly state this and provide alternative guidance for Linux users.
  • Ensure that all screenshots, walkthroughs, and step-by-step instructions are inclusive of both Windows and Linux scenarios where applicable.
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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 Clean Clean
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