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
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows-first bias by using a Windows 11 Pro image as the default example for VM creation, without mentioning or illustrating Linux-based images. Additionally, the only explicit script-based workflow for copying VMs into a lab uses a PowerShell script, with no Linux or cross-platform alternative provided. There are no Linux-specific instructions, screenshots, or examples, and the documentation does not mention SSH or Linux authentication methods, focusing instead on password and Key Vault secrets typical for Windows environments.
Recommendations
  • Include Linux-based VM creation examples alongside or before Windows examples, such as using Ubuntu or other popular Linux distributions.
  • Provide equivalent Linux command-line instructions (e.g., Bash scripts or Azure CLI examples) for tasks currently shown only with PowerShell, such as copying VMs into a lab.
  • Mention Linux authentication options (e.g., SSH keys) in the basic settings section, and update screenshots to reflect both Windows and Linux VM creation flows.
  • Clarify that both Windows and Linux images are supported and highlight any differences in configuration steps.
  • Ensure that artifact examples and repository links include Linux-relevant artifacts and not just Windows-centric tools.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased