Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity - 100 TB Cool GRS - US North Central
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US North Central region for predictable costs and high availability.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 100 TB of cool data storage, reducing unpredictable monthly expenses.
- High Availability: Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) ensures data durability and accessibility even during regional outages.
- Predictable Performance: Reserve capacity for your critical cool data, guaranteeing performance for your applications.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory requirements with robust data redundancy and regional data residency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity offering provides 100 TB of storage with Cool tier access and Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US North Central region. It allows businesses to pre-purchase storage capacity at a discounted rate, ensuring cost predictability and consistent performance for less frequently accessed data.
Ideal for organizations with significant storage needs, this reservation is designed for businesses that utilize Azure Files for their own operational data. It supports various deployment models, including hybrid cloud and on-premises integration, providing a reliable foundation for data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space at a fixed price.
- Cool Tier Access: Optimized for cost-effective storage of infrequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides high durability by replicating data to a secondary region.
- US North Central Region: Ensures data residency and low latency for users in this geographic area.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly billing for the reserved capacity.
Ensure your business has reliable, cost-effective access to essential data storage with this Microsoft Azure Files reservation.
What This Enables
Ensure Cost Predictability for Large Data Volumes
Enable teams to budget accurately for significant data storage needs by locking in a fixed price for 100 TB of Azure Files capacity. This reservation eliminates unexpected cost fluctuations associated with fluctuating data growth for cool data tiers.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, data archiving solutions, backup and disaster recovery
Maintain High Data Availability and Durability
Streamline disaster recovery planning by leveraging Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), which protects your data against regional failures. This ensures your critical archived or infrequently accessed data remains accessible and durable.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance, distributed applications, remote workforce support
Optimize Storage Costs for Infrequently Accessed Data
Automate cost savings by utilizing the Cool tier for data that is accessed less often but still needs to be readily available. This reservation provides a cost-effective solution for long-term data retention and compliance archives.
data warehousing, compliance data storage, media asset archives, development and testing environments
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of your storage space and provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Cool Tier Storage
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but requires quick retrieval when needed.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region, protecting against regional outages.
US North Central Region
Provides data residency and low latency access for businesses operating within or serving this geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Allows for predictable monthly operational expenses, simplifying financial planning and budgeting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant storage solutions for transaction data, customer records, and regulatory archives.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers need reliable storage for operational data, supply chain information, IoT data, and long-term archiving of production records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store vast amounts of patient data, medical images, and research information securely and in compliance with regulations like HIPAA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data, case files, and historical documents requiring secure, long-term storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Reserved Capacity?
Azure Files Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of Azure Files storage for a one-year or three-year term at a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures you have guaranteed capacity and predictable costs.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot tiers in Azure Files?
The Hot tier is optimized for frequently accessed data, offering lower latency and higher transaction costs. The Cool tier is optimized for infrequently accessed data, providing lower storage costs but potentially higher transaction costs.
How does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) work?
GRS replicates your data synchronously three times within the 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
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.