Microsoft Files Reserved Capacity COOL ZRS 100 TB US EAST
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Files reserved capacity for cool tier storage in the US East region, ensuring predictable costs and consistent performance for your critical business data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated storage for your cool tier Azure Files, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for reserved capacity, offering significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures reliable access and retrieval speeds for your less frequently accessed but still important data.
- Compliance & Archiving: Supports regulatory requirements and long-term data retention strategies with cost-effective cool storage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved capacity for Microsoft Azure Files, specifically for the 'cool' storage tier within the US East region. It guarantees a set amount of storage at a predictable price, ideal for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires prompt retrieval when needed.
Businesses with substantial data storage needs, particularly those managing large archives, backup data, or infrequently accessed operational files, will find this reservation beneficial. It integrates directly into Azure environments, providing a foundational storage layer for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of Azure Files storage, ensuring availability.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Cost-effective storage for data accessed less than once a month.
- US East Region Specific: Deployed within Microsoft's US East data centers for data residency and performance.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly or annual billing for budgeted IT expenses.
- ZRS Protection: Zone Redundant Storage provides high availability and durability across multiple availability zones.
This reserved capacity is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to control costs and ensure performance for their growing Azure Files storage requirements.
What This Enables
Secure predictable storage for long-term archives
Enable teams to reliably store large volumes of historical data, such as financial records or compliance logs, that are accessed infrequently. Streamline data management by dedicating capacity for archival purposes, ensuring it is available when needed for audits or historical analysis.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Optimize costs for backup and disaster recovery data
Automate the allocation of cost-effective storage for backup snapshots and disaster recovery data that does not require immediate, frequent access. Streamline the process of meeting RTO/RPO objectives by ensuring sufficient, reserved capacity is always available for recovery operations.
business continuity planning, multi-region deployments, data protection strategies, IT infrastructure management
Manage infrequently accessed operational files
Support organizations deploying applications that generate or utilize large datasets accessed less than once a month, such as media assets or research data. Enable teams to maintain access to essential files without incurring high costs associated with hot storage tiers.
content management systems, research and development environments, media production workflows, large-scale data repositories
Key Features
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Provides high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within a region, protecting against localized failures.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, reducing overall storage expenses for less critical but necessary information.
Reserved Capacity Commitment
Guarantees a specific amount of storage (100 TB) at a predictable price, enabling better budget management and preventing unexpected cost spikes.
US East Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored within a specific geographic location, aiding in compliance with data residency requirements and optimizing latency for users in that area.
Subscription Billing Model
Provides predictable recurring costs, simplifying financial planning and IT budget allocation for cloud storage resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making cost-effective cool storage for archives and historical transaction data a critical need.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store patient records and research data for extended periods, often subject to strict compliance mandates like HIPAA, necessitating secure and cost-efficient archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle vast amounts of case files, client data, and historical documents that require secure, long-term storage and retrieval for compliance and operational needs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records and citizen data for specific durations, requiring scalable and cost-effective storage solutions that meet stringent security and availability requirements.
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 one-year or three-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need and helps manage costs.
What is the difference between cool and hot tiers in Azure Files?
The hot tier is optimized for frequently accessed data, offering lower latency and higher throughput, but at a higher cost. The cool tier is designed for data accessed less frequently (less than once a month) and provides a more cost-effective storage solution while still offering prompt retrieval when needed.
What does ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage) mean for my data?
ZRS protects your data against localized failures by replicating it synchronously across three Azure availability zones in the selected region. This ensures high availability and durability for your stored files.
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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