Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 10 PB GRS US Gov VA
Secure 10 PB of reserved cool storage capacity for US Government VA with Microsoft's GRS subscription, ensuring compliance and cost predictability for your operations.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated cool storage for your critical data.
- Cost Predictability: Fixed monthly subscription for 3 years, simplifying budgeting.
- Compliance Focused: Designed for US Government VA requirements, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Global Reach: Geo-redundant storage (GRS) provides data resilience and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 petabytes of cool storage for US Government entities in Virginia, secured for a three-year term. It ensures dedicated capacity and predictable costs for large-scale data archiving and retrieval needs.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US Government agencies can utilize this subscription to meet stringent data residency and compliance mandates. It fits within cloud storage strategies requiring long-term, cost-effective archiving of less frequently accessed data.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of cool storage, preventing capacity-related service disruptions.
- Geo-Redundancy: Data is replicated across multiple geographic locations for enhanced durability and availability.
- Subscription Term: A fixed 3-year term provides budget certainty and locks in pricing.
- US Government Focus: Tailored for the specific compliance and security needs of US Government entities.
- Cost Optimization: Cool storage tier offers a cost-effective solution for infrequently accessed data.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for US Government organizations needing predictable, compliant, and cost-effective long-term data storage.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data for regulatory compliance and future analysis. This ensures data is readily available while optimizing storage costs for infrequently accessed information.
cloud storage, data archiving, compliance mandates, long-term retention, government IT environments
Ensure data resilience and availability
Streamline data protection by leveraging geo-redundant storage to safeguard against regional outages or disasters. This provides peace of mind knowing critical data is replicated and accessible.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity, data redundancy, cloud infrastructure, government operations
Predictable budgeting for large data volumes
Automate cost management for extensive data storage needs with a fixed 3-year monthly subscription. This eliminates budget surprises and allows for accurate financial planning.
financial planning, IT budget management, long-term contracts, cloud cost optimization, government procurement
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large datasets, preventing service interruptions due to capacity limits.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for storing infrequently accessed data, reducing overall storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic locations.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers price stability and predictable budgeting over an extended period.
US Government VA Specific
Meets the unique compliance, security, and data residency requirements of US Government entities in Virginia.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is tailored for US Government entities, addressing specific compliance, data residency, and security requirements mandated for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
Agencies within this sector often handle vast amounts of sensitive data requiring long-term archival and high availability, aligning with the GRS and reserved capacity features.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions generate and store large datasets for research purposes, benefiting from cost-effective, long-term cool storage solutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector must retain patient data for extended periods to meet regulatory requirements, making reserved cool storage a suitable option for compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term, which typically results in a lower per-gigabyte cost compared to pay-as-you-go options. This offering is for 10 PB of cool storage.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is asynchronously replicated to a secondary region hundreds of miles away. This provides high durability and availability in case of a regional outage.
Who is the intended customer for this specific offering?
This offering is specifically designed for US Government entities in Virginia that require a large, dedicated, and compliant cool storage solution for their data.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.