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Use Command Line Start Stop Virtual Machines
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Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
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powershell_heavy
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windows_first
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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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| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
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| 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
# 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"
}