Configure Virtual Applications, Mounted Azure Files, and Static File Access in Azure App Service

Background: In Azure App Service, developers often need to serve files (images, config files, data files, etc.) that are stored outside the app’s wwwroot folder — such as on an Azure File Share. This is especially useful when: You want to share files across multiple web apps Your files are…

11/04/2025Apps on Azure Blog

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