How to save file using Azure/Web API to folder on shared network drive

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Currently trying to save a file to a folder on a network location.

network//location//folder/save-here

The WebAPI is connected though azure/VPN /Entity Framework, however I need to save the file on the protected network location, not just a record in the database. I've started trying to use a Hybrid Connection, however I'm not sure it will help solve this issue.

What is the best way to achieve saving a file to a folder on a network location from a Web API/Azure?

Is your API using the Application Service Plan or is it on a VM? — Andy T
– Andy T, Commented Aug 15, 2017 at 17:43

Andy T · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-15 17:56:50Z

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Unfortunately, in the Application Service Plan you cannot mount a file share.

If you were using Azure's file share from Azure Storage, you could just save the file using the API. However, since you are trying to save to an on-prem file share, you might need to set up some kind of service (possibly another API) running on-prem than you would call and it would be able to save the file for you.

answered Aug 15, 2017 at 17:56

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schwartzdotwork Over a year ago

File share from Azure Storage is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much for the suggestion!

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