Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity - Cool LRS - 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Cool LRS reserved capacity to ensure predictable costs and consistent performance for your business file storage.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated Cool LRS storage for your Azure Files.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for reserved capacity, optimizing your storage budget.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures reliable access speeds for your critical business data.
- Compliance Support: Meets data residency and retention requirements with Azure's secure infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files utilizing Cool tier storage with Locally Redundant Storage (LRS). It is designed to offer a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently but requires quick retrieval when needed, ensuring your business data is always available.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits into existing Azure environments. It is particularly useful for organizations that have predictable storage needs and want to optimize their cloud spending on Azure Files storage.
- Reserved Capacity: Commit to 100 TB of Azure Files Cool LRS for a set term, ensuring availability.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from lower per-gigabyte costs compared to on-demand pricing for predictable workloads.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Balances cost-effectiveness with the need for rapid access to less frequently used data.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides data protection against local hardware failures within a single data center.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
Optimize your Azure Files storage costs and ensure consistent data access with this reserved capacity solution tailored for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable predictable file storage costs
Enable teams to secure a fixed amount of Azure Files storage at a predictable monthly cost. This prevents unexpected spikes in cloud spending and simplifies budget forecasting for IT operations.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, predictable storage workloads, cost-conscious IT management
Optimize storage for less frequent access
Streamline the management of data that is accessed periodically but requires quick retrieval. The Cool tier offers a balance between cost savings and accessibility for business-critical files.
data archiving, backup storage, shared document repositories, regulatory compliance data
Ensure consistent data availability
Automate the reservation of capacity to guarantee performance and availability for your Azure Files. This ensures your business operations are not hindered by storage limitations or performance degradation.
mission-critical applications, user file shares, content management systems, collaborative workspaces
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage for your Azure Files, ensuring it's available when you need it.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective option for data accessed less frequently, reducing overall storage expenses.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single Azure region, ensuring data durability.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable billing model, making IT budget management simpler and more accurate.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with your existing Azure services and infrastructure for unified management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, reliable, and cost-effective storage solutions to manage sensitive client data and comply with strict regulatory requirements for data retention and access.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to store vast amounts of patient data securely, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations, while managing costs for frequently accessed and archival records.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle large volumes of confidential documents and case files, requiring dependable storage with predictable costs and adherence to data privacy standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often store operational data, design files, and compliance documentation that requires consistent availability and cost-effective storage solutions, especially in hybrid cloud environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Files Cool LRS?
Azure Files Cool LRS is a storage tier within Microsoft Azure that offers a lower cost for data accessed less frequently, while still providing quick retrieval. Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) protects your data against local hardware failures.
How does reserved capacity work?
Reserved capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage (in this case, 100 TB) for a set term, typically at a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing. This ensures the capacity is available for your use.
Who is this offering best suited for?
This offering is ideal for SMB and mid-market businesses with predictable Azure Files storage needs who want to optimize costs and ensure consistent performance for their data.
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.