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Manage Vm Extensions Cli
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
Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a notable Windows bias. Most command examples for enabling and updating VM extensions use PowerShell-specific syntax (e.g., 'powershell.exe' and PowerShell cmdlets in the Custom Script Extension), and several extension examples are Windows-only (Antimalware, DatadogWindowsAgent). There are no equivalent Linux shell or script examples, and Linux-specific extensions are mentioned only in passing or as alternatives in a single command. The examples and explanations prioritize Windows tools and patterns, making it harder for Linux/macOS users to follow or adapt the instructions.
Recommendations
- Provide Linux shell/bash script examples for the Custom Script Extension (e.g., using 'bash -c' or a Linux command in 'commandToExecute').
- Include examples for Linux-specific extensions (e.g., DependencyAgentLinux, KeyVaultForLinux) with relevant settings.
- Clearly distinguish between Windows-only and Linux-only extensions in the documentation.
- Alternate the order of examples, or provide parallel examples for both platforms.
- Add notes or tables summarizing extension compatibility with OS types.
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| 2026-01-22 00:00 | #154 | completed |
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| 2026-01-13 06:17 | #108 | completed |
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| 2026-01-12 00:00 | #100 | completed |
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #93 | completed |
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| 2026-01-06 22:28 | #79 | completed |
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