Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool, 100 TB, ZRS, US Central, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure cool storage with ZRS in US Central for a 3-year term, ensuring consistent capacity and cost predictability for your critical business data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and ensuring data accessibility.
- Data Redundancy: ZRS (Zone Redundant Storage) protects data against localized failures by replicating it across multiple availability zones within a region.
- Cost Predictability: A 3-year reservation locks in pricing, offering significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go and protecting against future price increases.
- Compliance Support: Provides a stable, compliant storage environment essential for regulatory requirements and long-term data retention policies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure offering reserves 100 TB of cool storage capacity for a 3-year term in the US Central region, utilizing Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) for enhanced data durability. It provides a predictable cost structure and guaranteed access to storage resources.
Businesses with substantial data storage needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, will find this reservation beneficial. It is ideal for IT Managers or Business Owners seeking to manage large datasets, ensure data availability, and control cloud spending without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 100 TB of cool storage, eliminating concerns about running out of space.
- Zone Redundancy (ZRS): Ensures high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing for three years, offering cost savings and budget predictability.
- US Central Region: Deploys storage in a specific, geographically relevant Azure region.
- Cool Tier Access: Provides cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data that still requires rapid access when needed.
This reserved capacity is an excellent choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, cost-effective, and durable cloud storage for their essential business data.
What This Enables
Enable predictable data storage costs
Enable teams to secure a fixed amount of cloud storage at a predictable price for the next three years. This eliminates budget uncertainty and protects against potential price increases for essential data storage.
cloud-native applications, data archiving strategies, long-term backup solutions, cost-conscious IT budgeting
Ensure data availability and durability
Streamline data protection by utilizing Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS), which automatically replicates data across multiple availability zones within the US Central region. This ensures business continuity even in the event of localized hardware failures.
disaster recovery planning, mission-critical data storage, regulatory compliance needs, high-availability architectures
Manage large data volumes cost-effectively
Automate the provisioning of 100 TB of cool storage, ideal for infrequently accessed data that still requires quick retrieval when needed. This optimizes cloud spend by using a cost-effective storage tier for less active datasets.
large dataset management, media asset storage, compliance archives, historical data retention
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your business data, preventing operational disruptions due to capacity limits.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires prompt retrieval.
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within the US Central region.
3-Year Reservation Term
Locks in pricing for three years, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for cloud storage.
US Central Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored in a specific geographic location, meeting data residency requirements and optimizing latency for users in that area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and cost-effective storage solutions for transaction data, customer records, and regulatory archives, making reserved capacity a strategic choice for managing large data volumes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must store vast amounts of patient data, medical images, and research information while adhering to strict compliance regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, durable, and cost-optimized storage solutions.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and stores massive media assets, requiring cost-effective solutions for archiving raw footage, finished products, and historical content that is accessed periodically.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and case files that require long-term retention and secure storage, often with specific compliance and audit trail requirements.
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, 100 TB of cool storage) for a set term (3 years) in a particular region (US Central). This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)?
ZRS protects your data against localized failures by replicating it synchronously across three Azure availability zones in the primary region. This provides high durability and availability for your stored data.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses that have predictable, large-scale storage needs and want to optimize costs while ensuring data durability and availability. It is particularly useful for data archiving, backups, and infrequently accessed but critical datasets.
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
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