Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, GRS, US Central, 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 PB of Cool Blob Storage in US Central with GRS redundancy for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective and resilient data storage for your business.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Cool Blob Storage over 3 years, reducing unpredictable operational expenses.
- Global Redundancy: GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Performance Tier: Utilize Cool tier for data accessed less frequently but requiring rapid access when needed, balancing cost and performance.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve 1 PB of storage capacity in the US Central region, guaranteeing availability for your growing data needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering reserves 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool Blob Storage in the US Central region for a 3-year term, featuring Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). It guarantees capacity and provides a cost-effective solution for storing large volumes of data that are accessed infrequently but require quick retrieval when necessary.
Designed for businesses of all sizes that manage significant data assets, this reserved capacity is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking predictable costs and high availability for their data storage infrastructure. It integrates directly into Azure environments, supporting various applications and data archiving needs without requiring on-premises hardware.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage space in the US Central region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term storage needs.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides data replication to a secondary region for superior durability and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Cool Access Tier: Optimized for storing data that is accessed less frequently but still requires low-latency access when needed.
- 3-Year Term Commitment: Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Secure your organization's data with predictable costs and robust availability by reserving 1 PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage for three years.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving with cost predictability
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical business data, such as financial records or customer transaction logs, with predictable monthly costs. Streamline compliance by ensuring data is stored durably and accessibly for regulatory audits.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, regulatory compliance
Guarantee capacity for growing data reserves
Streamline capacity planning by reserving 1 PB of storage, ensuring that large datasets from operational systems or IoT devices are always available. Automate the process of data ingestion without worrying about hitting storage limits.
data-intensive operations, backup and disaster recovery, application data storage
Enhance data resilience with geo-redundancy
Enable business continuity by leveraging Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), which automatically replicates data to a secondary Azure region. Protect against regional outages and ensure critical business information remains accessible.
business continuity planning, risk mitigation, high availability systems
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of a substantial data storage volume, eliminating concerns about running out of space for critical business data.
Cool Access Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently, balancing storage expenses with the need for timely retrieval.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against site failures.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting for long-term storage needs.
US Central Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements for businesses operating within or serving the central United States, ensuring compliance and potentially lower latency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain vast amounts of historical transaction and policy data for regulatory compliance and auditing purposes, making cost-effective, durable, and geo-redundant storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities manage large volumes of patient records, imaging data, and research findings that require long-term retention, strict data privacy, and high availability to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations handle sensitive client case files, discovery documents, and historical records that necessitate secure, compliant, and readily accessible long-term storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive extensive production data, quality control records, and supply chain logs for compliance, analysis, and historical reference, requiring scalable and cost-efficient storage.
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 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures you have the capacity you need at a predictable cost.
What is the difference between LRS, ZRS, GRS, and RA-GRS?
LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) replicates data within a single data center. ZRS (Zone-Redundant Storage) replicates data across multiple data centers within a single region. GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) replicates data to a secondary region. RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) is GRS with read access to the secondary region.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses of all sizes that require significant, predictable, and cost-effective cloud storage for data that is accessed infrequently but still needs to be readily available. It is ideal for archiving, backup, and disaster recovery scenarios.
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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