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
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation shows evidence of Windows bias in several areas: Windows-specific tools and commands (e.g., robocopy, Explorer, PowerShell, RDP) are mentioned without Linux equivalents or before them; some examples and workarounds are only provided for Windows environments; and Linux alternatives or parity are often missing or underexplained. This may hinder Linux users from effectively following the guidance.
Recommendations:
  • For every Windows-specific tool or command mentioned (e.g., robocopy, Explorer, PowerShell, RDP), provide equivalent Linux commands or tools (e.g., rsync/cp, Nautilus/Thunar, SSH, Linux shell commands).
  • When giving command-line examples (such as mounting NFS shares or using sqlcmd), include both Windows and Linux syntax side by side.
  • Avoid referencing Windows tools or patterns (e.g., 'use robocopy or Explorer') without also mentioning Linux alternatives.
  • If a workaround or procedure is only described for Windows (e.g., PowerShell commands, RDP), add clear, step-by-step Linux alternatives.
  • Review all troubleshooting and workaround sections to ensure Linux users are equally supported, especially for VM management, file operations, and connectivity.
  • Consider reordering examples so that neither platform is always presented first, or present both together.
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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