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Automation Runbook Types
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This page contains Windows bias
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Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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powershell_heavy
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation exhibits a strong Windows and PowerShell bias. PowerShell (and specifically Windows PowerShell) is presented as the primary and recommended runbook type, with extensive detail and examples provided only for PowerShell. Windows-specific paths (e.g., C:\modules), environment variables, and tools are referenced throughout, while Linux equivalents are rarely mentioned or are only briefly addressed. There are no Linux-specific code examples, and Linux support is often described in terms of limitations or as an afterthought. Python runbooks receive less coverage and lack parity in example depth compared to PowerShell. Hybrid Runbook Worker support for Linux is mentioned but not illustrated with practical examples.
Recommendations:
- Provide Linux-specific examples for both PowerShell (PowerShell Core) and Python runbooks, including file paths, environment variables, and troubleshooting steps relevant to Linux environments.
- Avoid referencing Windows paths (e.g., C:\modules, C:\usr\src\PSModules) exclusively; include Linux path examples (e.g., /usr/src/PSModules) wherever file system access is discussed.
- Balance the depth of examples and troubleshooting between PowerShell and Python runbooks, ensuring Python users (especially on Linux) have equivalent guidance.
- When discussing environment variables or configuration (such as PYTHON_2_PATH), include Linux shell equivalents and usage patterns.
- Explicitly call out Linux support and limitations in each runbook type section, and provide clear guidance for Linux Hybrid Runbook Worker scenarios.
- Where Windows-only features or limitations exist, clearly label them as such and, where possible, suggest Linux alternatives or workarounds.
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