Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity - 10 TB Cool GRS
Secure 10 TB of Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity with Cool GRS for predictable performance and cost savings on your critical data storage.
- Capacity Commitment: Secure 10 TB of dedicated Azure Files capacity for consistent performance.
- Cost Optimization: Lock in pricing for predictable monthly expenses on your cool tier data.
- Geo-Redundancy: Benefit from Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for enhanced data durability.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure your cool tier file shares meet performance demands without unexpected spikes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files using the Cool Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) option. It guarantees a specific amount of storage space at a predictable cost, ensuring your less frequently accessed data is available with durability and cost-efficiency.
Businesses with significant file storage needs, particularly those managing large datasets for archives, backups, or infrequently accessed operational files, utilize this to control costs and ensure availability. It fits within cloud storage strategies for organizations seeking predictable expenses for their Azure file shares.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 TB of Azure Files storage, preventing overage charges for this tier.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Ideal for data accessed less than once a month, balancing cost and accessibility.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Replicates data across two Azure regions for high durability and availability.
- Predictable Billing: Fixed monthly costs for the reserved capacity simplify budget management.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures your cool tier file shares maintain expected performance levels.
This reserved capacity is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable costs and reliable access for their Azure Files storage.
What This Enables
Enable predictable file storage costs
Enable teams to secure a fixed amount of Azure Files storage at a predictable monthly cost. Streamline budgeting and financial planning for cloud infrastructure by locking in capacity.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, cost-conscious IT operations, large data archives
Ensure availability for cool tier data
Streamline access to infrequently accessed but critical business data stored in Azure Files. Automate the provisioning of durable and geo-redundant storage for archives and backups.
data retention policies, disaster recovery planning, long-term data archiving, compliance requirements
Manage performance for file shares
Enable teams to guarantee performance levels for their cool tier file shares, preventing slowdowns during peak usage. Support business operations that rely on consistent access to shared files.
shared document repositories, operational data backups, departmental file servers, remote workforce file access
Key Features
10 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a specific storage volume, preventing unexpected costs for this tier and ensuring availability.
Cool Tier Storage
Provides a cost-effective solution for data accessed less frequently, balancing expense with accessibility.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across two Azure regions.
Predictable Monthly Pricing
Simplifies IT budgeting and financial forecasting with fixed costs for the reserved capacity.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with existing Azure services and infrastructure for a unified cloud experience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data protection and cost predictability for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, making reserved capacity for critical file data a strong fit.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data that require secure, durable, and cost-effective storage solutions, often with long retention periods and geo-redundancy needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud storage for operational data, design files, and historical records, benefiting from predictable costs and high availability for essential business information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data that necessitates secure, highly available, and cost-managed storage solutions with strong data durability guarantees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Reserved Capacity?
Azure Files Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a one-year or three-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This helps in managing costs and ensuring capacity availability.
What is the difference between Hot and Cool tier storage?
Cool tier storage is designed for data that is accessed less frequently, typically once a month or less. It offers lower storage costs but has higher access costs compared to Hot tier storage, which is for frequently accessed data.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS replicates your data synchronously within a primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region hundreds of miles away. This provides high durability and availability, protecting against regional disasters.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
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