Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, GRS, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Cool storage with Geo-Redundant Storage in US West 2 for a 1-year term, ensuring your critical business data is protected and accessible.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for predictable data growth and access.
- Geo-Redundant Storage: Provides data replication across multiple regions for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for a full year, simplifying budgeting and resource planning.
- Cost Optimization: Leverages cool tier storage for less frequently accessed data, reducing overall storage expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Cool tier storage, protected by Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US West 2 region, for a duration of one year. It is designed to meet the needs of organizations requiring significant, predictable, and highly available storage for their business operations.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who manage large datasets and require a cost-effective, reliable storage solution. It integrates directly into the Azure cloud environment, supporting various applications and workloads that demand consistent performance and data resilience.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of Cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity limitations.
- Enhanced Durability: GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for superior protection against regional outages.
- Cost-Effective Tiering: Utilizes the Cool storage tier, offering a lower price point for data accessed less frequently.
- Predictable Costs: A 1-year commitment provides stable pricing and simplifies financial forecasting.
- Global Reach: Deployed in the US West 2 region, offering low latency for users in that geographic area.
This reserved capacity solution is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to manage large volumes of data with guaranteed availability and predictable costs.
What This Enables
Ensure Data Availability and Durability
Enable teams to protect critical business data against hardware failures and regional outages. Streamline disaster recovery planning with built-in geo-redundancy across multiple Azure regions.
cloud-native applications, data archiving, business continuity planning, hybrid cloud environments
Manage Large Data Volumes Cost-Effectively
Support organizations with significant data storage needs by reserving capacity at a predictable cost. Automate the allocation of cool tier storage for less frequently accessed data, optimizing cloud spend.
data warehousing, backup and recovery, media storage, large file repositories
Meet Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Streamline adherence to data residency and durability regulations by utilizing geo-redundant storage in a specified region. Ensure long-term data retention and accessibility for audit purposes.
regulated industries, long-term data archiving, compliance-driven storage, data sovereignty needs
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for your growing data needs, preventing service disruptions.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently, reducing overall storage expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Provides high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against failures.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data is stored in a specific geographic location, meeting data residency requirements and offering low latency for regional users.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying budgeting and providing cost predictability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data protection, long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, and high availability for critical transaction data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, durable, and geographically compliant data storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate vast amounts of operational data, including sensor data, production logs, and supply chain information, requiring scalable and cost-effective storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data that requires secure storage, long-term archiving, and adherence to data residency and confidentiality requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need when you need it.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS replicates your data synchronously within a primary region and asynchronously to a secondary region hundreds of miles away. This provides high durability and availability, protecting against data loss from major outages.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that require significant, predictable, and highly available cloud storage for their own operational data.
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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