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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_first
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) is presented as the first and primary automation method, with detailed scripting examples. In the Azure CLI section, both Bash (Linux) and Windows command syntaxes are shown, but Windows batch syntax is given equal or more prominence than is typical for cross-platform parity. The use of Windows-specific tools and patterns (PowerShell, batch variables, REM comments) is evident, and Linux/Bash examples are not consistently prioritized or explained in greater detail.
Recommendations
  • Present Azure CLI (Bash/Linux) examples before PowerShell or at least with equal prominence, as Azure CLI is cross-platform and more common in Linux environments.
  • In the Azure CLI section, provide Bash (Linux) syntax first, and clearly mark Windows batch syntax as an alternative for Windows users.
  • Avoid using Windows batch-specific comments (e.g., REM) in CLI examples unless also providing the Bash equivalent (e.g., # for comments).
  • Include more context or tips for Linux users, such as how to run scripts in typical Linux shells or integrate with Linux automation tools.
  • Consider adding a table or section summarizing the differences in command syntax between platforms to help users quickly find the relevant information.
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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

Flagged Code Snippets

    # Get the lab information
    $devTestLab = Get-AzResource -ResourceType 'Microsoft.DevTestLab/labs' -ResourceName $devTestLabName
    
    # Start or stop the VM and return a succeeded or failed status
    $returnStatus = Invoke-AzResourceAction `
                        -ResourceId "$($devTestLab.ResourceId)/virtualmachines/$vMToStart" `
                        -Action $vmAction `
                        -Force
    
    if ($returnStatus.Status -eq 'Succeeded') {
        Write-Output "##[section] Successfully updated DTL machine: $vMToStart, Action: $vmAction"
    }
    else {
        Write-Error "##[error] Failed to update DTL machine: $vMToStart, Action: $vmAction"
    }