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Automation Dsc Getting Started
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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:
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windows_first
⚠️
missing_linux_example
⚠️
powershell_heavy
⚠️
windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation is heavily biased toward Windows environments. All configuration examples use Windows PowerShell DSC syntax and resources (e.g., WindowsFeature IIS), and the only VM creation instructions link to Windows VM guides. There are no Linux-specific examples, resources, or walkthroughs, and Linux support is only mentioned in passing or in deprecation notices. References and links are almost exclusively for Windows/PowerShell DSC, and no Linux equivalents or cross-platform DSC resources are provided.
Recommendations:
- Add Linux-specific examples, such as a DSC configuration that manages a Linux package or service using the nx or cross-platform DSC resources.
- Include instructions and links for creating and managing Linux VMs in Azure, alongside the Windows VM instructions.
- Provide parity in walkthroughs for onboarding both Windows and Linux nodes to Azure Automation State Configuration.
- Reference cross-platform DSC documentation and resources, not just Windows PowerShell DSC.
- Clarify the current and future support status for Linux DSC in Azure Automation, and if deprecated, provide migration guidance or alternatives for Linux users.
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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 |
Flagged Code Snippets
configuration TestConfig
{
Node IsWebServer
{
WindowsFeature IIS
{
Ensure = 'Present'
Name = 'Web-Server'
IncludeAllSubFeature = $true
}
}
Node NotWebServer
{
WindowsFeature IIS
{
Ensure = 'Absent'
Name = 'Web-Server'
}
}
}