Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 10 PB, GRS, US East, 1 Year
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage with GRS in US East for a 1-year term, ensuring your business data is protected and accessible.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated cool storage for predictable costs and performance.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides data resilience by replicating data across multiple regions within the US East.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying budgeting and long-term planning.
- Cool Tier Access: Offers cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data while maintaining rapid retrieval when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity commitment for 10 Petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool storage, utilizing Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US East region for a duration of one year. It ensures consistent availability and cost predictability for large-scale data storage needs.
Businesses with significant data archiving, backup, or disaster recovery requirements utilize this service. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a foundational storage layer for operational data that does not require immediate, frequent access but must remain compliant and recoverable.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 10 PB of Azure Cool storage, preventing unexpected overages and ensuring resources are always available.
- Geo-Redundancy: GRS protects data against regional outages by maintaining copies in a secondary Azure region within US East.
- Cost Optimization: The cool tier is designed for cost-effective storage of less frequently accessed data, balancing expense with accessibility.
- Predictable Billing: A 1-year subscription model offers fixed pricing, simplifying financial forecasting for IT budgets.
- Compliance Support: Facilitates adherence to data residency and retention policies through Azure's robust infrastructure and geo-replication.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage large data volumes cost-effectively and reliably within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable large-scale data archiving and backup
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data and critical backups cost-effectively. This ensures long-term data retention and compliance requirements are met without incurring high on-demand storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Streamline disaster recovery planning
Streamline disaster recovery strategies by ensuring a dedicated pool of geo-redundant storage is available. This enhances business continuity by providing a resilient location for critical data replication and recovery.
business continuity planning, multi-region data strategies, regulatory compliance needs, mission-critical data protection
Automate cost management for big data
Automate cost management for large datasets by committing to a fixed price for 10 PB of cool storage. This predictability allows for better financial planning and prevents budget overruns associated with growing data volumes.
predictable IT budgeting, large-scale data analytics, cost-conscious cloud adoption, infrastructure resource planning
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing unexpected costs and ensuring availability for large data needs.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but still requires quick retrieval.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions within US East, protecting against local failures.
1-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for a full year, simplifying budgeting and offering predictable operational expenses.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, providing a unified and scalable cloud infrastructure for your business.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage solutions for transaction records, compliance, and risk management, often necessitating geo-redundant and cost-effective archiving.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store vast amounts of patient data, medical images, and research information, adhering to strict compliance regulations like HIPAA, which benefits from secure, large-scale, and compliant storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate large volumes of operational data, sensor logs, and quality control records that need to be stored for analysis, optimization, and historical tracking, often requiring cost-effective solutions for large datasets.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research bodies accumulate significant datasets for academic purposes, research projects, and digital archives, demanding scalable and affordable storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (in this case, 10 PB of Cool storage) for a set term (1 year) at a discounted, predictable price. This helps manage costs for large, consistent storage needs.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary Azure region within the US East geographical area. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even if an entire Azure region experiences an outage.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have significant data storage requirements, such as large backups, archives, or data lakes, and need predictable costs and high availability.
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.