Quick Answer
The answer is Azure Blob Storage, specifically when enabled through a general-purpose v2 storage account. This is correct because the storage account’s “Static website” feature automatically creates a dedicated container named `$web` that serves static content like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly over a public endpoint, with built-in routing for index and error documents. On the AZ-305 exam, this concept tests your understanding of cost-effective hosting solutions and how Azure storage services can double as a web server without needing compute resources like App Service. A common trap is assuming Azure Files or Table Storage can serve websites—they cannot, as only the blob service supports the `$web` container and the required HTTP endpoint. To remember, think of the dollar sign in `$web` as a “money-saving” hint: static hosting on blob storage is cheap and serverless.
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Which TWO of the following Azure storage services support hosting static websites?
Azure Storage Account (general-purpose v2)
General-purpose v2 accounts support static websites.
Azure Cosmos DB
Why wrong: Cosmos DB is a NoSQL database, not a web host.
Azure NetApp Files
Why wrong: NetApp Files is for enterprise NFS/SMB workloads.
Azure Blob Storage
Blob Storage provides static website hosting.
Azure Files
Why wrong: Azure Files is for file shares, not static websites.
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Correct answer & explanation
Azure Storage Account (general-purpose v2)
Azure Storage Account (general-purpose v2) supports hosting static websites by enabling the 'Static website' feature, which configures a container named '$web' to serve static content (HTML, CSS, JS) directly via a public endpoint. This feature is built into the storage account's blob service and provides automatic routing for index and error documents, making it a cost-effective solution for static site hosting.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Azure Storage Account (general-purpose v2)
Why this is correct
General-purpose v2 accounts support static websites.
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Azure Cosmos DB
Why it's wrong here
Cosmos DB is a NoSQL database, not a web host.
Azure NetApp Files
Why it's wrong here
NetApp Files is for enterprise NFS/SMB workloads.
Azure Blob Storage
Why this is correct
Blob Storage provides static website hosting.
Related concept
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Azure Files
Why it's wrong here
Azure Files is for file shares, not static websites.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Azure Blob Storage (which supports static websites when part of a general-purpose v2 account) with Azure Files or Azure NetApp Files, assuming any storage service can serve web content, but only the blob service with the static website feature enabled provides the necessary HTTP endpoint and routing logic.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, enabling static website hosting on a general-purpose v2 storage account creates a dedicated blob container named '$web' with anonymous read access, and the storage service automatically handles requests for the root domain and custom error pages. A subtle behavior is that the static website endpoint is separate from the blob service endpoint (e.g., https://<account>.z5.web.core.windows.net), and it does not support HTTPS with custom domains unless you use Azure CDN or Azure Front Door. In real-world scenarios, this is ideal for hosting single-page applications (SPAs) or documentation sites without needing a web server.
Key takeaway
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The correct answer is: Azure Storage Account (general-purpose v2) — Azure Storage Account (general-purpose v2) supports hosting static websites by enabling the 'Static website' feature, which configures a container named '$web' to serve static content (HTML, CSS, JS) directly via a public endpoint. This feature is built into the storage account's blob service and provides automatic routing for index and error documents, making it a cost-effective solution for static site hosting.
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