Microsoft Storage Reservation Capacity Cooling 1PB GRS USGOVAZ 1Y
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 1PB of reserved storage capacity for cooling with GRS and USGov AZ, ensuring cost-effective data archiving and compliance for your organization.
- Capacity Reservation: Secure 1PB of dedicated Azure storage capacity for your long-term, cool data archiving needs.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Benefit from data replication across multiple geographic locations for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- US Government AZ Support: Meets specific compliance and security requirements for US government agencies operating within Azure.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a predictable cost structure for 1 year of dedicated storage reservation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure platform licensing subscription grants access to 1 Petabyte (PB) of reserved storage capacity specifically optimized for 'cool' data tiers. It includes Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) and is tailored for US Government Azure regions (USGOVAZ), ensuring data durability, availability, and compliance for sensitive workloads.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise organizations that require cost-effective, long-term storage for compliance, backup, or archival purposes. It fits within an Azure environment, providing a predictable capacity reservation for data that is accessed infrequently but must be readily available when needed.
- Cost Optimization: Reserve capacity for cool data tiers at a predictable annual cost, reducing operational expenses.
- Data Durability: Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) ensures your data is replicated across multiple Azure regions for high availability.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent data residency and security requirements for US Government entities.
- Scalable Capacity: Provides a substantial 1PB of storage, suitable for large datasets and long-term retention policies.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly into your Azure environment for streamlined administration.
Secure your organization's long-term data archiving needs with predictable costs and robust geo-redundancy through this Microsoft Azure storage reservation.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements by providing cost-effective, long-term storage for data that is accessed infrequently. Ensure data is available for audits and compliance checks with geo-redundant protection.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data retention policies, regulatory compliance mandates
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the management of backup data by reserving dedicated capacity for cool storage tiers. Leverage Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) to ensure your backups are protected against regional failures.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, cloud backup solutions, hybrid IT infrastructure
Automate cost-effective data retention
Automate cost-effective data retention for historical records, logs, and inactive files. This reservation locks in pricing for 1PB of cool storage, preventing budget overruns for essential archival data.
financial record keeping, legal discovery data, operational log storage, inactive file archives
Key Features
1 Petabyte (PB) Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, preventing unexpected capacity issues and providing predictable resource allocation for your archiving needs.
Cool Data Access Tier
Optimizes costs for data that is accessed infrequently but requires quick retrieval when needed, balancing accessibility with affordability.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic locations, protecting against data loss.
US Government Azure Regions (USGOVAZ)
Meets stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements for US federal, state, and local government agencies.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides a clear commitment period with a fixed annual cost, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for your storage infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This offering directly supports US Government Azure regions (USGOVAZ) and Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), aligning with federal data residency, security, and disaster recovery mandates for public sector data.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes. The 1PB capacity and GRS provide a secure and durable solution for archiving sensitive financial records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other regulatory requirements. This reservation offers cost-effective storage for large volumes of inactive medical records with high durability.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to store case files, discovery documents, and historical client data for compliance and potential future needs. The large capacity and GRS ensure secure, long-term archival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cool and hot data tiers in Azure?
Hot tiers are for frequently accessed data, offering lower latency but higher costs. Cool tiers are for infrequently accessed data, providing lower storage costs but with slightly higher retrieval latency. This reservation is for the cool tier.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean for my data?
GRS means your data is asynchronously copied to a secondary region within Azure. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even in the event of a regional outage.
Is this subscription suitable for all businesses?
This specific subscription is optimized for US Government Azure regions and includes GRS, making it ideal for government entities or organizations with similar stringent data residency and redundancy requirements. Other Azure storage options are available for general business use.
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.