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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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation provides only PowerShell-based examples for interacting with the Azure REST API, with no equivalent examples for Linux or cross-platform tools such as Azure CLI or curl. The workflow assumes the use of Windows tools and patterns (e.g., PowerShell cmdlets, Windows file paths), and does not mention or prioritize Linux or cross-platform alternatives.
Recommendations
  • Add equivalent examples using Azure CLI and/or curl for sending the PATCH request, suitable for Linux/macOS users.
  • Include bash shell scripting examples alongside PowerShell to ensure parity.
  • Use platform-neutral file path examples or clarify paths for both Windows and Linux.
  • Mention both PowerShell and CLI/curl options in the introduction to REST API usage, rather than focusing solely on PowerShell.
  • Ensure that authentication steps are described for both PowerShell and Azure CLI (e.g., az login).
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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 Clean Clean
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

    $subscriptionID = "subscriptionID"
    $resourceGroup = "resourceGroupName"
    $automationAccount = "automationAccountName"
    $file = "path\body_remove_sa.json"
    
    # Sign in to your Azure subscription
    $sub = Get-AzSubscription -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
    if(-not($sub))
    {
        Connect-AzAccount
    }
    
    # If you have multiple subscriptions, set the one to use
    # Select-AzSubscription -SubscriptionId "<SUBSCRIPTIONID>"
    
    # build URI
    $URI = "https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/$subscriptionID/resourceGroups/$resourceGroup/providers/Microsoft.Automation/automationAccounts/$automationAccount`?api-version=2020-01-13-preview"
    
    # build body
    $body = Get-Content $file
    
    # obtain access token
    $azContext = Get-AzContext
    $azProfile = [Microsoft.Azure.Commands.Common.Authentication.Abstractions.AzureRmProfileProvider]::Instance.Profile
    $profileClient = New-Object -TypeName Microsoft.Azure.Commands.ResourceManager.Common.RMProfileClient -ArgumentList ($azProfile)
    $token = $profileClient.AcquireAccessToken($azContext.Subscription.TenantId)
    $authHeader = @{
        'Content-Type'='application/json'
        'Authorization'='Bearer ' + $token.AccessToken
    }
    
    # Invoke the REST API
    Invoke-RestMethod -Uri $URI -Method PATCH -Headers $authHeader -Body $body
    
    # Confirm removal
    (Get-AzAutomationAccount `
        -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroup `
        -Name $automationAccount).Identity.Type