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Storage Blob Static Website How To
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Bias Analysis
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Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. PowerShell is featured as a primary method for command-line interaction, with explicit instructions to 'open a Windows PowerShell command window' and examples using Windows-style paths (e.g., C:\temp\index.html). The CLI section references 'Windows PowerShell' as a console option, and there are no explicit Linux/macOS shell examples or mentions of Bash, zsh, or Linux file paths. Linux-specific considerations for file paths, shell environments, or installation methods are missing, and Windows tools and conventions are prioritized or exclusively mentioned.
Recommendations:
- In CLI sections, refer to 'a terminal or command prompt' instead of specifically 'Windows PowerShell', and provide examples for both Windows and Linux/macOS shells.
- When giving file path examples, include both Windows (C:\path) and Linux (/home/user/path) formats.
- In PowerShell sections, clarify that PowerShell Core is cross-platform and can be used on Linux/macOS, or provide Bash equivalents where possible.
- Explicitly mention that Azure CLI and AzCopy are cross-platform, and provide installation and usage notes for Linux/macOS users.
- Add notes or tabs for Bash/Linux shell usage alongside PowerShell, especially for upload and configuration commands.
- Avoid language that assumes a Windows environment (e.g., 'Open a Windows PowerShell command window') or supplement with Linux/macOS alternatives.
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Flagged Code Snippets
- Replace the `<storage-account-name>` placeholder value with the name of your storage account.
- Replace the `<error-document-name>` placeholder with the name of the error document that will appear to users when a browser requests a page on your site that does not exist.
- Replace the `<index-document-name>` placeholder with the name of the index document. This document is commonly "index.html".
### [PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell)
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You can enable static website hosting by using the Azure PowerShell module.
1. Open a Windows PowerShell command window.
2. Verify that you have Azure PowerShell module Az version 0.7 or later.
If you need to install or upgrade, see [Install Azure PowerShell module](/powershell/azure/install-azure-powershell).
3. Sign in to your Azure subscription with the `Connect-AzAccount` command and follow the on-screen directions.
- Replace the `<storage-account-name>` placeholder value with the name of your storage account.
- Replace the `<resource-group-name>` placeholder value with the name of your resource group.
### [PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell)
Find the public URL of your static website by using by using the following command:
> [!NOTE]
> If the browser prompts users users to download the file instead of rendering the contents, you can append `-Properties @{ ContentType = "text/html; charset=utf-8";}` to the command.
- Replace the `<path-to-file>` placeholder value with the fully qualified path to the file that you want to upload (For example: `C:\temp\index.html`).
- Replace the `<blob-name>` placeholder value with the name that you want to give the resulting blob (For example: `index.html`).
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## Find the website URL
You can view the pages of your site from a browser by using the public URL of the website.
### [Portal](#tab/azure-portal)
In the pane that appears beside the account overview page of your storage account, select **Static Website**. The URL of your site appears in the **Primary endpoint** field.
### [Azure CLI](#tab/azure-cli)
Find the public URL of your static website by using the following command: