Microsoft Standard HDD Managed Storage S20 Disks Subscription
This Microsoft Standard HDD Managed Storage S20 Disks subscription provides essential storage capacity and management for your business data, billed monthly.
- Access to: Essential storage capacity and management features for your business data.
- Coverage for: Continued operation of critical applications and data storage needs.
- Protection against: Potential data loss or operational disruption due to storage limitations.
- Entitlement to: Microsoft's managed storage platform, ensuring reliability and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Standard HDD Managed Storage S20 Disks subscription provides a monthly allocation of managed hard disk drive storage, designed for businesses requiring reliable data storage solutions. It unlocks access to Microsoft's infrastructure for your storage needs, ensuring your data is available and managed.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this subscription fits into environments that utilize Microsoft platforms for their core operations. It supports the ongoing need for data storage without requiring direct hardware management by the customer.
- Managed Storage: Benefit from Microsoft's expertise in managing storage infrastructure.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for your storage resources.
- Standard HDD: Cost-effective storage for general-purpose data needs.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily adjust storage as your business data grows.
- Compliance Ready: Supports data residency and management requirements for US Government entities.
This Microsoft managed storage subscription offers a straightforward, cost-effective solution for businesses needing reliable data storage without the overhead of self-managed hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Business Data Storage and Access
Enable teams to store and access critical business data without the burden of managing physical storage hardware. Streamline data accessibility for day-to-day operations and reporting needs.
cloud-connected infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises data centers, virtualized server environments
Support Application Data Requirements
Support the storage needs of business applications, including databases and file shares, with a reliable and managed storage solution. Automate the provisioning of storage capacity to meet application performance demands.
business application hosting, database management, file server consolidation, line-of-business software deployment
Maintain Regulatory Compliance for Data
Maintain compliance with data storage regulations, particularly for US Government entities, by utilizing Microsoft's managed infrastructure. Ensure data residency and security standards are met through the platform's capabilities.
government agency operations, regulated industry data handling, data sovereignty requirements, secure data archiving
Key Features
Managed Hard Disk Drive Storage
Provides reliable and cost-effective storage capacity without the need for direct hardware management by your IT staff.
Monthly Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses for storage, making budgeting easier and avoiding large upfront capital investments.
US Government Compliance Focus
Designed to meet specific regulatory and data residency requirements for US Government entities, ensuring compliance.
Microsoft Infrastructure
Leverages Microsoft's secure and performant cloud infrastructure for your storage needs, ensuring availability and reliability.
Standard HDD Performance
Suitable for general-purpose workloads and data storage where high-speed access is not the primary requirement, offering a balance of cost and capability.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically tailored for US Government entities, addressing their stringent compliance, data residency, and security requirements for data storage.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, reliable, and compliant storage for sensitive customer data and transaction records, which this managed service can provide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store vast amounts of patient data securely and compliantly, making managed storage a critical component of their IT infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information that requires secure, accessible, and compliant storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Standard HDD Managed Storage S20 Disks?
This is a subscription service from Microsoft that provides managed hard disk drive storage capacity on a monthly basis. It is designed for businesses, with a specific focus on US Government entities, to store their data without managing physical hardware.
Who is the target customer for this service?
The target customer is any business, particularly US Government entities, that requires reliable data storage and management. This includes SMBs and mid-market companies looking for a cost-effective, subscription-based storage solution.
What are the benefits of using a managed storage service?
Managed storage services like this one reduce the burden on your IT staff by handling hardware maintenance, upgrades, and operational management. It also offers predictable costs and can help meet compliance requirements.
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.