Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 10 PB GRS US Gov TX
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity for US Government TX, ensuring dedicated storage and predictable costs for your organization's critical data.
- Dedicated Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of cool storage for US Government TX, preventing performance degradation.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 1 year, offering significant savings over pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets specific US Government regulatory and data residency requirements for sensitive information.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted access to essential data storage, vital for government operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity for cool storage, specifically designated for US Government Texas region workloads. It guarantees the availability of this storage capacity for a one-year term, ensuring consistent performance and cost management for large-scale data storage needs.
This solution is ideal for US Government entities and agencies operating within the Texas region that require substantial, dedicated cool storage. It supports IT Managers and IT Professionals in maintaining compliance, optimizing budgets, and ensuring reliable data access for their essential government functions and operations.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 10 PB of cool storage, preventing resource contention and ensuring availability.
- Cost Optimization: Provides a fixed price for 1 year, reducing expenditure for predictable storage demands.
- US Government Specific: Tailored for US Government requirements, including data residency and security protocols.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable monthly billing cycle for easier financial planning.
This reserved capacity solution is designed for US Government entities needing to secure large volumes of cool storage with predictable costs and compliance assurance.
What This Enables
Enable predictable costs for large data archives
Enable teams to secure a fixed amount of cool storage at a predictable monthly cost for one year. This prevents unexpected spikes in cloud spending and allows for better budget forecasting for long-term data retention.
government agencies, large data repositories, long-term archiving, predictable cloud spending, fixed-term commitments
Meet US Government data residency and compliance
Ensure adherence to strict US Government data residency and security mandates by utilizing dedicated capacity within the specified Texas region. This provides the necessary compliance framework for sensitive government information.
regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, government cloud deployments, secure data storage, audit readiness
Guarantee performance for essential government data
Guarantee the availability of 10 PB of cool storage, preventing performance throttling or resource contention during peak operational periods. This ensures critical government applications and data remain accessible when needed.
mission-critical applications, high-availability requirements, consistent performance, dedicated cloud resources, operational continuity
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of dedicated cool storage, preventing performance issues and ensuring data availability for critical government workloads.
1-Year Term Commitment
Provides cost predictability and potential savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent storage needs over a full year.
US Government TX Region Specific
Meets specific regulatory, data residency, and security requirements mandated for US Government operations within the Texas region.
Cool Storage Tier
Optimized for infrequently accessed data that still requires rapid retrieval, balancing cost-effectiveness with accessibility.
Subscription Billing
Offers a clear, predictable monthly billing cycle, simplifying financial management and budgeting for cloud services.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This offering directly addresses the stringent data residency, security, and capacity requirements of US Government agencies, particularly within the Texas region, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
Defense & National Security
Provides secure, dedicated, and compliant storage solutions essential for handling sensitive defense and national security data, meeting rigorous government standards for availability and protection.
Intelligence & Law Enforcement
Supports the critical need for secure, reliable, and compliant data storage for intelligence gathering and law enforcement operations, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for government, the compliance and large-scale storage aspects are relevant for healthcare organizations needing to store vast amounts of patient data securely and in accordance with regulations like HIPAA, provided they operate within a compliant government cloud environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Reserved Capacity?
Azure Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of compute or storage capacity for a one-year or three-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees that capacity will be available for your chosen services in a specific region.
Who is eligible for US Government Reserved Capacity?
This specific offering is designed for US Government entities and agencies that operate within the Azure US Government cloud environment and require dedicated resources in the Texas region.
What is the difference between cool and hot storage?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently but still needs to be readily available, offering a lower cost per GB than hot storage. Hot storage is for data that is accessed very frequently and requires the lowest latency.
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.