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
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a bias toward Windows environments by exclusively referencing BitLocker (a Windows disk encryption technology) for device encryption and recovery. There are no mentions of Linux-based encryption tools or instructions for Linux users, nor are there any Linux command-line examples or guidance for handling the key file on non-Windows systems.
Recommendations:
  • Include references to Linux-compatible disk encryption and recovery tools, or clarify if the device is only compatible with BitLocker.
  • Provide guidance or examples for Linux users on how to handle, store, and use the downloaded key file (e.g., using Linux command-line tools to inspect or manage the JSON file).
  • If the device is managed exclusively through a web UI and is OS-agnostic, explicitly state this to reassure non-Windows users.
  • If BitLocker is mandatory due to device design, add a note explaining this requirement and suggest best practices for Linux/Mac users in managing BitLocker keys.
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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

Flagged Code Snippets

{ "Id": "<Device ID>", "DataVolumeBitLockerExternalKeys": { "hcsinternal": "<BitLocker key for data disk>", "hcsdata": "<BitLocker key for data disk>" }, "SystemVolumeBitLockerRecoveryKey": "<BitLocker key for system volume>", "SEDEncryptionExternalKey": "xZM/vC7GxjqHZ3VMo7xSs/wH9rRsF/PNM+mOsZ+GaL0=", "ServiceEncryptionKey": "<Azure service encryption key>" }