Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB GRS US North Central 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of cool, geo-redundant storage in the US North Central region for one year, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data archiving.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for your critical business data.
- Geo-Redundancy: GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers predictable pricing for long-term storage needs.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity offering secures 1 Petabyte (PB) of Azure Cool Blob Storage for a one-year term. It includes Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) and is provisioned within the US North Central region, providing a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently but requires high availability and durability.
Businesses with significant data archiving needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this service to manage large volumes of data. It fits within their existing Azure environment, offering a predictable cost structure for long-term storage without the need for upfront hardware investment.
- 1 PB Cool Storage: Dedicated capacity for infrequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- US North Central Region: Optimized for performance and compliance within this geographic area.
- 1-Year Term: Predictable commitment for budgeting and cost management.
- Subscription Billing: Managed as an operational expense with recurring charges.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing cost-effective, reliable, and geo-redundant storage for their growing data archives.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to store historical business records, audit logs, and compliance data for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving infrequently accessed data to a cost-optimized tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Support disaster recovery strategies
Ensure business continuity by leveraging geo-redundant storage for critical backups and archival data. Protect against regional outages with data replicated to a secondary geographic location.
business continuity planning, risk mitigation strategies, multi-region cloud architectures, data resilience requirements
Manage predictable storage costs
Streamline budgeting for large data volumes with a fixed, one-year commitment. Automate cost savings by reserving capacity for predictable archival needs, avoiding variable overage charges.
operational expense management, financial forecasting, cloud cost optimization, long-term IT planning
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and ensuring data can be stored as needed.
Cool Blob Storage Tier
Offers a lower cost per GB compared to Hot tier storage, ideal for data accessed infrequently but still requiring timely retrieval.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against data loss from regional failures.
1-Year Term Commitment
Enables predictable budgeting and cost savings over the committed period compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the same capacity.
US North Central Region
Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for applications and users operating within or near this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, transaction history, and audit trails, making cost-effective, geo-redundant archival storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and imaging data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, necessitating secure and durable archival solutions.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates vast amounts of content that needs to be archived for future use or licensing, requiring scalable and cost-efficient storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, client communications, and historical documents for many years to comply with legal and ethical 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 one or three years, in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This helps businesses predict and manage their cloud storage expenses.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot storage tiers?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently (e.g., monthly) and offers a lower storage cost but higher access cost. Hot storage is for frequently accessed data and has higher storage costs but lower access costs.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even in the event of a complete regional outage.
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.