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
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates several types of Windows bias. Windows tools and patterns (e.g., PowerShell, RDP, Windows-specific services and commands) are referenced frequently and sometimes exclusively, especially in troubleshooting and workaround steps. In several cases, only Windows command-line examples (e.g., PowerShell cmdlets, Windows paths) are provided, with no equivalent Linux commands or steps. Windows-specific terminology and tools (e.g., Explorer, robocopy, RDP, waappagent.exe) are mentioned before or instead of Linux alternatives, and Linux parity is sometimes only mentioned as an afterthought or not at all.
Recommendations:
  • For every Windows-specific command or tool mentioned (e.g., PowerShell cmdlets, robocopy, Explorer, RDP), provide equivalent Linux commands or tools (e.g., bash/ssh, cp/rsync, Nautilus, SSH).
  • When describing troubleshooting steps for Windows VMs, also include parallel steps for Linux VMs where applicable.
  • Avoid using Windows paths or syntax exclusively in examples (e.g., show both C:\ paths and /mnt/ paths for NFS mounts).
  • Mention Linux tools and workflows alongside Windows ones, and do not assume Windows as the default environment.
  • Where PowerShell is referenced for device management, provide bash/CLI alternatives if supported.
  • Review all examples and workarounds to ensure Linux users are not left without guidance.
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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