Microsoft Azure SQL Database Basic Storage 1GB/Month
Secure 1GB of Microsoft Azure SQL Database Basic storage per month, ensuring your business applications have reliable data capacity and operational continuity.
- Storage Capacity: Entitlement to 1GB of basic data storage per month for your Azure SQL Database instances.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the foundational data storage capabilities required for core database operations.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing with predictable monthly costs for consistent budgeting.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory requirements by providing auditable and managed data storage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure SQL Database Basic Storage subscription provides 1GB of data storage per month, enabling core database functionalities for your business applications. It ensures that your data is housed on a secure and managed platform, supporting essential transactional and analytical workloads.
Designed for small to mid-sized businesses and enterprise departments, this offering fits within environments that require a cost-effective and reliable database storage solution. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing applications that depend on consistent data access and storage.
- Managed Storage: Provides 1GB of data storage on the Azure SQL Database platform.
- Subscription Term: Licensed on a monthly subscription basis for predictable operational expenses.
- Core Functionality: Enables essential database operations for business applications.
- Scalability: Offers a foundational storage tier that can be scaled as application needs grow.
- Microsoft Support: Backed by Microsoft's infrastructure and service level commitments.
This Azure SQL Database Basic Storage subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a reliable, cost-effective data storage solution for their core applications.
What This Enables
Enable core application data storage
Enable teams to deploy and operate business-critical applications that require a stable and managed data storage foundation. This ensures consistent access to application data for daily operations and reporting.
cloud-native applications, SaaS platforms, internal business tools, web applications
Streamline database management
Streamline the management of database storage by leveraging Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, reducing the burden on internal IT staff. This allows for predictable capacity planning and operational efficiency.
managed service environments, hybrid cloud deployments, distributed application architectures
Automate data persistence
Automate data persistence for applications with moderate storage needs, ensuring data integrity and availability. This subscription provides the necessary capacity for transactional data and application state.
development and testing environments, low-traffic websites, departmental applications
Key Features
1GB Monthly Data Storage
Provides sufficient capacity for core database operations of many business applications, ensuring data is available when needed.
Azure SQL Database Platform
Leverages Microsoft's secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure for your database storage needs.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for IT operations.
Managed Service
Reduces the operational overhead of managing physical storage hardware, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Microsoft Ecosystem Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft services and applications, enhancing overall IT environment synergy.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial and insurance organizations require secure, compliant, and consistently available data storage for transactional systems and customer records, which Azure SQL Database provides.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and managed data storage solutions for patient information and operational data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require reliable, secure, and compliant storage solutions to maintain confidentiality and operational continuity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on databases for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer data, demanding consistent availability and scalable storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure SQL Database Basic Storage?
It is a cloud-based data storage service offered by Microsoft as part of Azure SQL Database. This specific subscription provides 1GB of data storage capacity per month.
Who is this storage tier suitable for?
This basic storage tier is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses or specific departments within larger enterprises that have applications with moderate data storage requirements and need a cost-effective solution.
How is the storage billed?
The storage is billed on a monthly subscription basis, providing predictable costs for your IT budget.
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.