Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[kirsten greed]

Greg,
I am having a play with DNSMadeEasy
I think the catch might be that your method needs a sub-domain.
and www is already needed for the Azure  mapping.
Kirsten

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 12:48 PM, Greg Low  wrote:

> Yep, just a convenient HTTP redirect provided by the DNS provider as part
> of their DNS hosting.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Ken Schaefer
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 12:35 PM
>
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> This isn’t a DNS redirect.
>
>
>
> It is either a HTTP based redirect, or it is using a HTML frame/iframe.
>
>
>
> DNS doesn’t do redirects – at most it does aliases (CNAME records -> A
> records)
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Ken
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com ] *On Behalf Of *Greg Low
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:52 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
> http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage
> account:
>
>
>
>
>
> When I access it, the web page comes up.
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
> *To:* 'ozDotNet' 
> *Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
> https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml
>
>
>
>
>
> Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com ] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi Greg
>
> I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
> answer.
>
> https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-
> to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:
>
> Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi folks
>
>
>
> I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
> website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.
>
>
>
> I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations
>
>
>
> 1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
>
> ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
> https://www.mydomain.com
>
>
>
> I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year
>
>
>
> https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/
> suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage
>
>
>
> I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
> rules but am yet to try.
>
>
>
>
>
> 2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.
>
>
>
> I have seen some advice at https://stackoverflow.com/
> questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website
>
>
>
> I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
> learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
> months time.
>
>
>
> Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
> done before)  and wait.
>
>
>
> Thoughts and experiences?
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Greg Low]

Yep, just a convenient HTTP redirect provided by the DNS provider as part
of their DNS hosting.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *Ken Schaefer
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 12:35 PM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



This isn’t a DNS redirect.



It is either a HTTP based redirect, or it is using a HTML frame/iframe.



DNS doesn’t do redirects – at most it does aliases (CNAME records -> A
records)



Cheers

Ken



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com
] *On Behalf Of *Greg Low
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:52 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage account:





When I access it, the web page comes up.





Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
*To:* 'ozDotNet' 
*Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml





Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com
] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi Greg

I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
answer.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1

Kirsten



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi folks



I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.



I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations



1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.

ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com



I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year



https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage



I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.





2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.



I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website




I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.



Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.



Thoughts and experiences?

Kirsten

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Ken Schaefer]

This isn’t a DNS redirect.

It is either a HTTP based redirect, or it is using a HTML frame/iframe.

DNS doesn’t do redirects – at most it does aliases (CNAME records -> A records)

Cheers
Ken

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of Greg Low
Sent: Monday, 18 December 2017 10:52 AM
To: ozDotNet 
Subject: RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected 
http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage account:

[cid:image001.png@01D377FC.9B681570]

When I access it, the web page comes up.

[cid:image002.png@01D377FC.9B681570]

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com 
|http://greglow.me

From: Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
Sent: Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
To: 'ozDotNet' >
Subject: RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to 
https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml

[cid:image003.png@01D377FC.9B681570]

Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com 
|http://greglow.me

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of kirsten greed
Sent: Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
To: ozDotNet >
Subject: Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

Hi Greg
I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos answer.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1
Kirsten

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low 
> wrote:
Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?

Regards,

Greg

Dr Greg Low

1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax
SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com 
|http://greglow.me

From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com 
[mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On 
Behalf Of kirsten greed
Sent: Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
To: ozDotNet >
Subject: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

Hi folks

I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static website 
with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.

I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations

1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not 
https://www.mydomain.com

I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year

https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage

I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite rules 
but am yet to try.


2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.

I have seen some advice at 
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website

I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a learning 
curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6 months time.

Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have done 
before)  and wait.

Thoughts and experiences?
Kirsten

Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[kirsten greed]

No problem, thanks for bothering to check it worked.
Kirsten

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

> Sorry, I deleted it a few minutes ago.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 11:14 AM
>
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Is the storage public?
>
> I get
> This site can’t be reached
>
> *kirsten.sqldownunder.com *’s server IP
> address could not be found.
>
>- Go to http://sqldownunder.com/
>- Search Google for kirsten sql down under
>
>
> ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Greg Low  wrote:
>
> Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
> http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage
> account:
>
>
>
>
>
> When I access it, the web page comes up.
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
> *To:* 'ozDotNet' 
> *Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
> https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml
>
>
>
>
>
> Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com ] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi Greg
>
> I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
> answer.
>
> https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-
> to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:
>
> Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi folks
>
>
>
> I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
> website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.
>
>
>
> I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations
>
>
>
> 1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
>
> ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
> https://www.mydomain.com
>
>
>
> I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year
>
>
>
> https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/
> suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage
>
>
>
> I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
> rules but am yet to try.
>
>
>
>
>
> 2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.
>
>
>
> I have seen some advice at https://stackoverflow.com/
> questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website
>
>
>
> I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
> learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
> months time.
>
>
>
> Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
> done before)  and wait.
>
>
>
> Thoughts and experiences?
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Greg Low]

Sorry, I deleted it a few minutes ago.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 11:14 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Is the storage public?

I get
This site can’t be reached

*kirsten.sqldownunder.com *’s server IP
address could not be found.

   - Go to http://sqldownunder.com/
   - Search Google for kirsten sql down under
   

ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage account:





When I access it, the web page comes up.





Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
*To:* 'ozDotNet' 
*Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml





Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com
] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi Greg

I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
answer.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1

Kirsten



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi folks



I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.



I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations



1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.

ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com



I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year



https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage



I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.





2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.



I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website




I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.



Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.



Thoughts and experiences?

Kirsten

Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[kirsten greed]

Is the storage public?
I get
This site can’t be reached

*kirsten.sqldownunder.com *’s server IP
address could not be found.


   - Go to http://sqldownunder.com/
   - Search Google for kirsten sql down under
   

ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

> Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
> http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage
> account:
>
>
>
>
>
> When I access it, the web page comes up.
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
> *To:* 'ozDotNet' 
> *Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
> https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml
>
>
>
>
>
> Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com ] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi Greg
>
> I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
> answer.
>
> https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-
> to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:
>
> Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi folks
>
>
>
> I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
> website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.
>
>
>
> I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations
>
>
>
> 1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
>
> ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
> https://www.mydomain.com
>
>
>
> I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year
>
>
>
> https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/
> suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage
>
>
>
> I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
> rules but am yet to try.
>
>
>
>
>
> 2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.
>
>
>
> I have seen some advice at https://stackoverflow.com/
> questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website
>
>
>
> I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
> learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
> months time.
>
>
>
> Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
> done before)  and wait.
>
>
>
> Thoughts and experiences?
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Greg Low]

I use DNSMadeEasy.com. Have used them for a very, very long time (probably
more than 20 years). I just have a business account that was about 50 bucks
a year and lets me have about 25 domains. It’s been rock solid the whole
time, and has about 10 name servers per domain.



Nice to be able to recommend a business that just does what it says it will.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 11:04 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Thanks Greg

What DNS provider are you using?

I am trying Azure DNS but it does not seem to be there.

https://feedback.azure.com/forums/34192--general-feedback/suggestions/16583182-support-http-redirect-records-in-azure-dns

Kirsten



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage account:





When I access it, the web page comes up.





Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
*To:* 'ozDotNet' 
*Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml





Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com
] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi Greg

I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
answer.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1

Kirsten



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi folks



I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.



I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations



1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.

ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com



I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year



https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage



I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.





2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.



I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website




I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.



Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.



Thoughts and experiences?

Kirsten

Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[kirsten greed]

Thanks Greg
What DNS provider are you using?
I am trying Azure DNS but it does not seem to be there.
https://feedback.azure.com/forums/34192--general-feedback/suggestions/16583182-support-http-redirect-records-in-azure-dns
Kirsten

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

> Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
> http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage
> account:
>
>
>
>
>
> When I access it, the web page comes up.
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
> *To:* 'ozDotNet' 
> *Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
> https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml
>
>
>
>
>
> Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com ] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi Greg
>
> I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
> answer.
>
> https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-
> to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:
>
> Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi folks
>
>
>
> I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
> website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.
>
>
>
> I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations
>
>
>
> 1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
>
> ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
> https://www.mydomain.com
>
>
>
> I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year
>
>
>
> https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/
> suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage
>
>
>
> I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
> rules but am yet to try.
>
>
>
>
>
> 2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.
>
>
>
> I have seen some advice at https://stackoverflow.com/
> questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website
>
>
>
> I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
> learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
> months time.
>
>
>
> Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
> done before)  and wait.
>
>
>
> Thoughts and experiences?
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Greg Low]

Actually, even more to the point, I just redirected
http://kirsten.sqldownunder.com to an html file in an azure storage account:





When I access it, the web page comes up.





Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* Greg Low [mailto:g...@greglow.com]
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:47 AM
*To:* 'ozDotNet' 
*Subject:* RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml





Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com
] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi Greg

I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
answer.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1

Kirsten



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi folks



I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.



I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations



1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.

ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com



I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year



https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage



I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.





2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.



I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website




I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.



Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.



Thoughts and experiences?

Kirsten

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Greg Low]

I just created http://kirstentest.sqldownunder.com pointing to
https://sqldownunder.com/SQLDownUnderMP3Feed.xml





Seems to work fine. If you access it, our MP3 feed comes back.



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 10:39 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi Greg

I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
answer.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1

Kirsten



On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi folks



I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.



I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations



1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.

ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com



I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year



https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage



I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.





2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.



I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website




I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.



Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.



Thoughts and experiences?

Kirsten

Re: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[kirsten greed]

Hi Greg
I am out of my depth, but it doesn't seem possible, looking at eudoxos
answer.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9444055/using-dns-to-redirect-to-another-url-with-a-path?rq=1
Kirsten

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Greg Low  wrote:

> Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> Dr Greg Low
>
>
>
> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 <+61%20419%20201%20410>
> mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 <+61%203%208676%204913> fax
>
> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me
>
>
>
> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@
> ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
> *Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
> *To:* ozDotNet 
> *Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites
>
>
>
> Hi folks
>
>
>
> I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
> website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.
>
>
>
> I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations
>
>
>
> 1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
>
> ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
> https://www.mydomain.com
>
>
>
> I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year
>
>
>
> https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/
> suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage
>
>
>
> I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
> rules but am yet to try.
>
>
>
>
>
> 2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.
>
>
>
> I have seen some advice at https://stackoverflow.com/
> questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website
>
>
>
> I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
> learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
> months time.
>
>
>
> Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
> done before)  and wait.
>
>
>
> Thoughts and experiences?
>
> Kirsten
>
>
>
>
>

RE: Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[Greg Low]

Would an HTTP redirect at the DNS level fix that for you?



Regards,



Greg



Dr Greg Low



1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 fax

SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com |http://greglow.me



*From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com]
*On Behalf Of *kirsten greed
*Sent:* Monday, 18 December 2017 9:23 AM
*To:* ozDotNet 
*Subject:* Using Azure blob storage for static web sites



Hi folks



I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.



I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations



1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.

ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com



I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year



https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage



I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.





2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.



I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website




I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.



Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.



Thoughts and experiences?

Kirsten

Using Azure blob storage for static web sites

[kirsten greed]

Hi folks

I am investigating using Azure blob storage and CDN to host a static
website with a contact form because this provides low cost hosting and ssl.

I have managed to get the site working but with the following limitations

1) I am yet to map the domain directly to an blob.
ie the user has to go to https://www.mydomain.com/index.html  not
https://www.mydomain.com

I gather Microsoft plan to fix this this year

https://feedback.azure.com/forums/217298-storage/suggestions/6417741-static-website-hosting-in-azure-blob-storage

I have googled some workarounds involving Azure Functions or CDN Rewrite
rules but am yet to try.


2) How to do a Contact form that emails me on submit.

I have seen some advice at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9533172/adding-contact-form-to-a-static-website


I am wanting some advice on how to proceed.  I don't mind a bit of a
learning curve as long as the learning is not going to be redundant in 6
months time.

Maybe I should just do a web app with Cloudflare for ssl ( which I have
done before)  and wait.

Thoughts and experiences?
Kirsten