Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, GRS, US East, 1 Year
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage in the US East region for a 1-year term, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data storage for your business.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Cool Blob Storage for predictable data archiving and backup needs.
- Geographic Redundancy: GRS ensures your data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent storage volumes.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying budgeting and long-term data management planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering secures 1 Petabyte (PB) of Cool Blob Storage in the US East region for a 1-year commitment. It is designed for businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs, providing a cost-effective solution for archiving, backups, and infrequently accessed data.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation fits into environments requiring robust data management, compliance adherence, and disaster recovery capabilities. It ensures consistent performance and availability for critical business data without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 1 PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage.
- Global Redundancy: Includes Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for data durability.
- Cost Savings: Offers a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing.
- Predictable Billing: Subscription model provides clear, consistent costs.
- US East Region: Deployed in Microsoft's US East data center region.
Secure your large-scale data storage needs with predictable costs and enhanced durability through this Microsoft Azure reserved capacity solution.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements by storing historical data cost-effectively for extended periods. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, archived information.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive workflows
Cost-effective backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the process of storing large backup datasets with predictable costs, ensuring business continuity. Automate the provisioning of durable storage for critical recovery points.
business continuity planning, on-premises data protection, cloud-based backups
Manage large media assets and unstructured data
Enable teams to store and access large volumes of unstructured data, such as media files or research data, at a lower cost point. Automate the management of digital assets requiring infrequent access.
content repositories, digital asset management, research data storage
Key Features
1 PB Cool Blob Storage Capacity
Provides ample space for large archives and backups at a lower cost per GB than Hot tier storage.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Reservation Term
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering significant savings over pay-as-you-go and simplifying financial planning.
US East Region Deployment
Leverages Microsoft's robust US East infrastructure for reliable access and performance.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable monthly or annual billing, making IT budget management straightforward.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making cost-effective, durable storage solutions essential for historical transaction data and policy information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, necessitating secure and cost-efficient archival storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle vast amounts of case files, evidence, and client data that require secure, long-term storage for compliance and potential future reference.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and stores large volumes of media assets, requiring cost-effective solutions for archiving raw footage, completed projects, and historical content that is accessed infrequently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (like 1 PB of Cool Blob Storage) for a set term (1 year) in exchange for a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is the difference between Cool and Hot Blob Storage?
Cool Blob Storage is optimized for storing data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid access when needed, offering a lower storage cost than Hot tier storage. Hot tier is for data accessed frequently.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is automatically replicated to a secondary geographic region, providing high durability and availability even in the event of a primary region failure.
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.