Microsoft Azure Files Reserved Capacity - Cool ZRS - 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Files Cool ZRS reserved capacity to ensure predictable costs and consistent performance for your business data storage.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of Cool ZRS storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for reserved capacity, offering significant savings over pay-as-you-go.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures reliable access and throughput for your critical business applications.
- Data Redundancy: Leverages Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) for high availability and durability across availability zones.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files using Cool ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage). It is designed for businesses that require predictable storage costs and consistent performance for their file shares hosted in the US West 2 region.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reserved capacity to manage their file storage needs within Azure. It integrates with existing Azure environments, providing a foundational storage layer for applications and user data.
- Reserved Capacity: Pre-purchases 100 TB of storage for a committed term, ensuring availability.
- Cool Tier Storage: Offers a cost-effective option for data that is accessed less frequently but requires quick retrieval.
- Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS): Provides high availability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within a region.
- US West 2 Region: Specific deployment in Microsoft's US West 2 datacenter region.
- Subscription Billing: Billed on a subscription basis, aligning with operational expenditure models.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize Azure file storage costs and ensure reliable data access.
What This Enables
Ensure Predictable Storage Costs
Enable teams to budget accurately for their Azure file storage by committing to a fixed capacity and price. Streamline financial planning with predictable monthly subscription billing for 100 TB of Cool ZRS storage.
cloud-native applications, data archiving, file share consolidation, hybrid cloud deployments
Guarantee Storage Performance
Support critical business applications that rely on consistent file access speeds and throughput. Maintain operational continuity by ensuring your data is readily available when needed.
business-critical applications, user home directories, shared document repositories, content management systems
Meet Data Durability Requirements
Protect business data with Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS), ensuring high availability and durability across multiple availability zones. Comply with data residency and availability mandates by utilizing Azure's resilient infrastructure.
regulatory compliance, disaster recovery planning, business continuity, data protection strategies
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of 100 TB of storage, preventing unexpected capacity issues and ensuring your data has a place.
Cool Tier Storage
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires timely retrieval, lowering overall storage expenses.
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Ensures high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within the US West 2 region, protecting against datacenter failures.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs, simplifying budgeting and aligning with operational expenditure models for IT services.
US West 2 Region Deployment
Allows businesses to store their data in a specific, geographically relevant Azure region for performance and compliance reasons.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and durability for sensitive data, making ZRS a critical feature for compliance and business continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, highly available, and durable storage for patient records and research data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle large volumes of confidential documents, requiring reliable, accessible, and secure file storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often store large design files, operational data, and documentation that benefit from cost-effective, high-capacity storage with consistent access.
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 a committed term at a discounted rate. This helps in optimizing costs and ensuring capacity availability for your Azure Files shares.
What is Cool ZRS storage?
Cool ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage) is a storage tier optimized for cost-effectiveness for data that is accessed less frequently but requires quick retrieval. ZRS replicates data across multiple availability zones within a region for high availability.
Who is this offering for?
This offering is for SMB and mid-market businesses that use Microsoft Azure for their file storage needs and want to secure 100 TB of capacity in the US West 2 region with predictable pricing and high availability.
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.