Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB LRS US Gov VA - 1 Year Subscription
This Microsoft 1 PB cool storage reserved capacity subscription for US Government Virginia region ensures predictable costs and compliance for your data storage needs over a one-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage for your specific US Government Virginia region needs.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 12 months, eliminating budget surprises for your storage expenses.
- Compliance Ready: Designed for US Government requirements, ensuring your data adheres to regulatory standards.
- Optimized for Cool Data: Ideal for data accessed infrequently, balancing cost savings with accessibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage in the US Government Virginia region for a one-year term. It is designed to offer significant cost savings for data that is accessed infrequently but still requires rapid access when needed, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for government entities.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within US Government agencies or organizations handling government data. It fits into environments requiring dedicated, cost-effective storage solutions for compliance-driven data archiving, backup, or infrequently accessed operational data, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently without compromising accessibility.
- Reserved Capacity: Secures 1 PB of cool storage, guaranteeing availability for your specific needs.
- Cost Savings: Offers a lower price per GB compared to on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
- Subscription Term: A 12-month commitment provides price stability and simplifies budgeting.
- Region Specific: Tailored for the US Government Virginia region, meeting specific geographic and compliance needs.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data accessed less than once a month, balancing cost and retrieval speed.
Secure predictable costs and dedicated capacity for your US Government data storage requirements with this 1 PB reserved capacity subscription.
What This Enables
Enable predictable costs for government data storage
Enable government IT teams to secure a fixed amount of cool storage capacity at a predictable price for a 12-month period. This ensures budget certainty and avoids unexpected overages for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid retrieval.
cloud storage, reserved capacity, government cloud, data compliance, cost management
Meet US Government data residency and access requirements
Ensure compliance with US Government regulations by utilizing storage specifically provisioned within the Virginia region. This guarantees data residency and meets the access speed requirements for cool data tiers.
government cloud, data residency, regulatory compliance, secure storage, cloud infrastructure
Optimize storage costs for archival and backup data
Streamline the management of archival and backup data by allocating a dedicated 1 PB of cool storage. This tier is cost-effective for data accessed less than once a month, balancing retrieval needs with budget constraints.
data archiving, cloud backup, storage tiering, cost optimization, IT operations
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees 1 Petabyte of cool storage is available for your specific needs, ensuring capacity is always ready.
1-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for 12 months, providing budget predictability and protection against market fluctuations.
US Government Virginia Region
Meets specific data residency and compliance requirements for US Government entities operating in this region.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed infrequently, balancing storage costs with retrieval speed.
Low Per-GB Cost
Provides significant savings compared to on-demand pricing for consistent, predictable storage workloads.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is tailored for US Government requirements, including data residency in the Virginia region and compliance standards, making it a direct fit for public sector IT operations.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within this sector often handle sensitive data requiring specific geographic locations and compliance certifications, which this reserved capacity offering addresses.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data retention and residency regulations like HIPAA, making reserved capacity for archival or backup data a critical component of their IT strategy.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, compliant, and cost-effective storage for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, often involving large volumes of infrequently accessed data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a 12-month term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It is ideal for predictable workloads.
Who is the target audience for this specific offering?
This offering is specifically designed for US Government entities or organizations handling US Government data that require storage within the Virginia region and need to manage costs for infrequently accessed data.
What is the difference between cool and hot storage?
Cool storage is optimized for data accessed less than once a month, offering a lower cost per GB but with slightly higher retrieval latency than hot storage, which is for frequently accessed 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
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.