Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity - Cool GZRS - 10 TB
Secure 10 TB of Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity for Cool GZRS storage, ensuring predictable performance and cost savings for your business data in US East 2.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 TB of dedicated storage for your cool data tier, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for reserved capacity, offering significant savings over on-demand rates for consistent workloads.
- Performance Optimization: Ensures consistent and reliable access to your stored data, crucial for business operations and compliance.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Azure Blob Storage for efficient data management and retrieval within your cloud environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Blob Storage's cool access tier, specifically within the GZRS (Geo-redundant Zone-redundant Storage) redundancy option in the US East 2 region. It is a subscription-based licensing model designed to ensure consistent performance and predictable costs for large volumes of data that are accessed less frequently but still require rapid availability.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, particularly those in regulated industries or with long-term data retention policies, utilize this reserved capacity. It fits into their existing Azure cloud infrastructure, providing a cost-effective solution for archiving, backups, disaster recovery data, and infrequently accessed operational data without the overhead of managing physical storage hardware.
- Guaranteed Storage: Reserves 10 TB of space within Azure Blob Storage's cool tier.
- Cost Savings: Offers a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing for predictable storage needs.
- High Availability: Leverages GZRS for data durability and availability across multiple availability zones.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures reliable access speeds for your cool data.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a clear, predictable monthly subscription cost for budgeting.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize their Azure storage costs while maintaining reliable access to their essential business data.
What This Enables
Ensure Cost Predictability for Archival Data
Enable teams to budget accurately for long-term data retention and archival needs. Streamline financial planning by locking in storage costs for data accessed infrequently but required for compliance.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data archiving strategies, regulatory compliance
Guarantee Performance for Backup and Disaster Recovery
Automate the provisioning of reliable storage for critical backup and disaster recovery datasets. Protect against performance degradation, ensuring data can be restored quickly when needed.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, cloud backup solutions, hybrid IT infrastructure
Manage Large Infrequently Accessed Datasets
Streamline the management of large volumes of data that do not require hot-tier access but must remain readily available. Optimize cloud spend by utilizing the cost-effective cool tier with guaranteed capacity.
big data analytics platforms, media asset storage, scientific research data, log file retention
Key Features
10 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your cool data tier, preventing unexpected overages or service interruptions.
Cool Access Tier
Provides a cost-effective storage solution for data accessed less frequently, optimizing cloud spend.
GZRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure availability zones and regions.
US East 2 Region
Offers data locality and potentially lower latency for users and applications within or near this geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Delivers predictable monthly costs, simplifying budgeting and financial forecasting for cloud storage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA) and need cost-effective storage for transaction histories and audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA and other regulations for patient records, necessitating secure, durable, and accessible long-term storage for medical data and research.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and case files that require secure, compliant, and long-term archival storage for discovery and record-keeping.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often store large volumes of operational data, sensor readings, and historical production logs for analysis, quality control, and compliance, benefiting from cost-effective cool storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GZRS redundancy?
GZRS stands for Geo-redundant Zone-redundant Storage. It provides the highest level of durability and availability by replicating data synchronously across three Azure availability zones in the primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region.
How does reserved capacity differ from on-demand storage?
Reserved capacity commits you to a specific amount of storage for a set term, offering significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, which is more flexible but typically more expensive for consistent workloads.
Can I change the amount of reserved capacity later?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are for a fixed term (e.g., one year). Changes to the amount of reserved capacity may require purchasing a new reservation or adjusting existing ones according to Microsoft's terms.
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.