Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity - Cool GZRS - 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Files reserved capacity for cool data tiering in the US East 2 region, ensuring predictable costs and performance for your essential business data.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower rates for predictable, high-volume cool data storage needs over a 12-month term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantees capacity for your cool data tier, preventing performance degradation during peak usage.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory and data retention requirements by providing dedicated, stable storage.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies storage management by reserving capacity, reducing the need for constant monitoring and scaling adjustments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files using the cool data tier and Geo-redundant Zone-Redundant Storage (GZRS) in the US East 2 region. It is designed to offer predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your less frequently accessed but still critical data.
Businesses with significant data storage requirements, particularly those needing to meet compliance or long-term retention policies for cool data, will find this reservation beneficial. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, providing a stable foundation for file shares that require consistent availability without the variability of on-demand pricing.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space for your cool data tier.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Geo-redundant Zone-Redundant Storage (GZRS): Provides high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones and regions.
- Cool Data Tier: Ideal for data accessed less than once a month, balancing cost and accessibility.
- 12-Month Term: A commitment period that ensures stable pricing and capacity for a full year.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize their Azure storage costs while ensuring reliable access to their cool data.
What This Enables
Secure long-term cool data storage
Enable teams to store large volumes of infrequently accessed data, such as historical records or archives, at a predictable cost. Streamline compliance by ensuring data remains accessible for audit and retention requirements over extended periods.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data archiving strategies, regulatory compliance adherence
Cost-effective file share capacity
Streamline operational budgets by locking in pricing for essential file share capacity used for cool data. Automate cost predictability for departments with consistent, high-volume storage needs.
centralized file storage, departmental data repositories, long-term project data, business continuity planning
Ensure consistent data accessibility
Enable teams to access critical business data without concern for on-demand pricing fluctuations or capacity limitations. Support business operations that rely on consistent availability of archived or historical files.
application data storage, user home directories, shared document repositories, backup archives
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your cool data, preventing unexpected capacity issues and performance throttling.
Cool Data Tier
Provides a cost-effective storage solution for data accessed infrequently, balancing access needs with budget constraints.
Geo-redundant Zone-Redundant Storage (GZRS)
Ensures high durability and availability of your data by replicating it across multiple Azure availability zones and regions.
12-Month Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for your storage expenses.
US East 2 Region
Provides a specific geographic location for your data, potentially meeting data residency requirements and optimizing latency for users in the region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making cost-effective cool storage for historical records essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store patient records and research data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, benefiting from reserved capacity for archives.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to retain case files, client documents, and historical data for many years, requiring a stable and cost-efficient storage solution.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies and often manage vast amounts of historical data, necessitating predictable and scalable storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Reserved Capacity?
Azure Files Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a 12-month term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This is ideal for predictable, high-volume storage needs.
What is the difference between cool and hot data tiers?
The cool tier is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently (e.g., once a month) and offers lower storage costs than the hot tier, which is for frequently accessed data. However, cool tier access has slightly higher transaction costs.
What does GZRS mean for my data?
Geo-redundant Zone-Redundant Storage (GZRS) provides the highest level of durability and availability by storing data synchronously across multiple availability zones within a region and asynchronously to a secondary region. This protects against data loss even in the event of a regional outage.
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
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