Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity - Cool LRS - 10 TB
Secure 10 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files Cool LRS storage in the US North Central region, ensuring predictable performance and cost efficiency for your business data.
- Cost Predictability: Lock in pricing for 10 TB of Azure Files Cool LRS storage, avoiding unexpected spikes and optimizing your budget.
- Performance Assurance: Reserve capacity to guarantee availability and consistent performance for your critical file shares.
- Compliance & Data Residency: Meet data residency requirements with storage located in the US North Central region.
- Optimized Storage Tiers: Utilize Cool tier for cost-effective storage of infrequently accessed data with rapid retrieval needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files using Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) in the Cool tier, specifically within the US North Central region. It guarantees a set amount of storage at a predictable cost, ideal for businesses needing consistent performance for file shares that are accessed less frequently but still require quick retrieval.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who manage their own IT infrastructure. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, providing a foundational element for file storage services that support daily operations, departmental collaboration, and application data.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 TB of storage, ensuring availability and performance.
- Cost Savings: Offers a lower per-gigabyte price compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Balances cost-effectiveness with the need for rapid access to infrequently used data.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Protects data against localized hardware failures within a single data center.
- US North Central Region: Ensures data residency and compliance with regional regulations.
This reserved capacity is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking predictable costs and reliable performance for their Azure Files storage needs.
What This Enables
Enable predictable file storage costs
Enable teams to budget accurately for their Azure Files storage by locking in capacity at a fixed price. Streamline financial planning and avoid unexpected overages for essential file share services.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, departmental file shares, application data storage
Ensure consistent file share performance
Streamline operations by guaranteeing consistent performance for file shares accessed by multiple users or applications. Automate the allocation of resources to prevent slowdowns during peak usage periods.
collaboration platforms, shared document repositories, business process file storage, remote work infrastructure
Meet data residency and compliance needs
Enable teams to meet strict data residency requirements by storing data within the specified US North Central Azure region. Support regulatory compliance by ensuring data remains within defined geographical boundaries.
regulated industry data, corporate governance policies, regional operational requirements, secure data archiving
Key Features
10 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a specific amount of storage, ensuring availability and predictable performance for your file shares.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid retrieval.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure data center, ensuring high availability.
US North Central Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with regional regulations, keeping your data within a specific geographical area.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable monthly cost, simplifying budgeting and financial management for your cloud storage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage solutions with predictable costs and strong data residency compliance for sensitive customer information and transaction records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, compliant, and regionally located storage for patient records and research data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle vast amounts of confidential client data, demanding secure, reliable, and cost-effective storage solutions that meet stringent data protection and retention policies.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often store large volumes of operational data, design files, and supply chain information, requiring scalable and cost-efficient storage that supports ongoing business operations and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Reserved Capacity?
Azure Files Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of storage capacity for Azure Files at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need at a predictable cost.
What is the difference between Hot and Cool tiers in Azure Files?
The Hot tier is optimized for frequently accessed data, offering the lowest access costs but higher storage costs. The Cool tier is optimized for infrequently accessed data, offering lower storage costs but higher access costs. Both tiers provide the same performance characteristics.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against localized hardware failures within a single Azure region. It copies your data synchronously three times within a single data center, providing a highly available and durable storage solution for most common scenarios.
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
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