Static websites have gained popularity due to their simplicity and cost-efficiency, with modern tools like Jekyll, Hugo, and Gatsby facilitating their creation by generating static HTML files from templates and markdown pages. This text details how to set up such a site on Microsoft Azure, addressing challenges like HTTPS certificate integration, content distribution via Azure CDN, and custom domain configuration. Pulumi's code-centric approach is highlighted for its ability to streamline the management of cloud resources and integration of multiple services, including creating a storage account with static website features, deploying static files through a storage container, and configuring Azure CDN for custom domain support and HTTPS. The process involves setting DNS CNAME records and automating TLS certificate deployment to enable secure connections, demonstrating the power of using a general-purpose programming language like Pulumi for sophisticated infrastructure automation that ensures reliable and reproducible deployments.