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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All example images are Windows-based (Visual Studio on Windows), and the image requirements are exclusively for Windows OS (Windows 10/11 Enterprise). All command-line and configuration instructions use Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, DISM.exe, chkdsk, defrag), and UI instructions reference Windows features. There are no examples, instructions, or references for Linux images, tools, or workflows. Linux is not mentioned as a supported or considered platform.
Recommendations:
  • Add explicit guidance on whether Linux images are supported for Dev Box, and if so, provide equivalent Linux image requirements.
  • Include examples of creating and preparing Linux images for use in Azure Compute Gallery, including references to Linux-compatible tools (e.g., waagent, cloud-init, relevant shell commands).
  • For each Windows-specific command or tool (e.g., sysprep, DISM, chkdsk, defrag), provide Linux equivalents or note if not applicable.
  • Clarify in prerequisites and requirements sections if the service is Windows-only, or explicitly state Linux support status.
  • Where UI or portal instructions are given, note any differences or additional steps for Linux-based images if supported.
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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