Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, GZRS, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage capacity with GZRS redundancy for a 1-year term, ensuring cost-effective and highly available data storage for your business.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 petabytes of dedicated cool storage capacity for your critical business data.
- Redundancy & Availability: GZRS (Geo-Zone Redundant Storage) ensures data durability across multiple Azure regions.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity locks in pricing for 1 year, reducing unpredictable storage expenses.
- Compliance & Durability: Meets stringent data durability and availability requirements for regulated industries.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering provides 10 petabytes of cool storage with GZRS redundancy for a 1-year term. It is designed to offer predictable costs and high availability for large datasets that are accessed infrequently but require rapid retrieval when needed.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this reservation to manage their cloud storage expenses effectively. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, supporting applications and data archives without requiring on-premises hardware management.
- 10 PB Cool Storage: Ample capacity for large archives, backups, and infrequently accessed data.
- GZRS Redundancy: Geo-Zone Redundant Storage provides maximum data durability and availability across Azure regions.
- 1-Year Term: Predictable pricing and commitment for a full year, simplifying budget management.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for reserved capacity.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing Azure services and applications.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to control cloud storage costs while maintaining high data availability and durability.
What This Enables
Enable large-scale data archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records or compliance logs, in a cost-effective cool tier. This ensures data is readily accessible for audits or future analysis without incurring high access costs.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, long-term data retention
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the storage of large backup datasets and disaster recovery archives. GZRS redundancy ensures data protection across multiple geographic locations, meeting strict RTO/RPO objectives.
business continuity planning, hybrid cloud environments, data protection strategies
Automate cost management for big data
Automate cost predictability for big data analytics platforms or media asset storage. The 1-year reservation locks in pricing, preventing budget overruns as data volumes grow.
data analytics workloads, media asset management, large file storage
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large datasets, preventing capacity issues and ensuring availability.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data that still requires rapid retrieval.
GZRS Redundancy
Ensures maximum data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering significant cost savings and budget predictability.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, supporting a wide range of business applications.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high data durability and availability for transaction records and compliance, making GZRS and reserved capacity ideal for managing large datasets and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store vast amounts of patient data securely and durably for extended periods, often mandated by regulations like HIPAA, benefiting from reserved cool storage for archives.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and stores massive media files, requiring cost-effective solutions for archiving raw footage and finished assets while ensuring quick access when needed.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive large volumes of operational data, sensor readings, and design files for compliance and analysis, benefiting from predictable costs for long-term storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a program where you commit to using a certain amount of Azure storage for a 1-year term in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What does GZRS mean?
GZRS stands for Geo-Zone Redundant Storage. It provides the highest level of durability and availability by replicating data synchronously across three Azure availability zones in a primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region.
Who should consider this offering?
Organizations with predictable, large-scale storage needs, such as those archiving significant amounts of data, running big data analytics, or requiring robust disaster recovery solutions, can benefit from cost savings and guaranteed capacity.
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
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Returns
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