Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB RA-GRS US GOV TX
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity for US Government regions with a 1-year term, ensuring predictable costs and consistent performance for your essential data storage.
- Coverage: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of cool storage capacity in US Government regions.
- Term: Provides a fixed 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and resource allocation.
- Billing: Subscription-based monthly billing for operational expenditure alignment.
- Value: Optimizes costs for large-scale, infrequently accessed data storage requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity offering provides 1 Petabyte of cool storage in US Government regions, committed for a 1-year term. It is designed for organizations requiring significant, predictable storage at a fixed cost, ensuring compliance and availability for sensitive data.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations, this reservation fits within cloud environments managing large datasets, archival needs, or regulatory compliance storage. It ensures that the necessary capacity is provisioned and available without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserves 1 PB of Azure Cool storage, guaranteeing availability for your data.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent storage needs.
- US Government Regions: Specifically provisioned for compliance and security requirements within US Government Azure environments.
- Predictable Billing: Monthly subscription billing aligns with operational budgets and forecasting.
- Long-Term Commitment: A 1-year term provides stability and locks in pricing for essential storage resources.
This 1 PB Azure Reserved Capacity is the ideal solution for US Government entities needing cost-effective, guaranteed cool storage over a 1-year term.
What This Enables
Guarantee Large-Scale Data Storage Capacity
Enable teams to provision and maintain 1 Petabyte of cool storage for extensive datasets. This ensures consistent availability and performance for archival, backup, or infrequently accessed data.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, compliance-driven storage
Optimize Storage Costs for Government Data
Streamline budgeting by locking in a fixed monthly cost for 1 PB of Azure cool storage. This predictable expenditure is crucial for organizations operating under strict financial controls and compliance mandates.
government agency operations, regulated industry data, long-term data retention, predictable IT spending
Ensure Compliance with Data Residency Requirements
Automate the fulfillment of data residency and security requirements by utilizing US Government-specific Azure regions. This reservation guarantees that your data resides within the approved geographic and security boundaries.
public sector IT, defense contractor data, sensitive information management, secure cloud infrastructure
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing overage charges and ensuring availability for your critical data.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides cost-effective storage for data accessed infrequently, balancing access speed with lower storage costs.
US Government Regions
Meets specific security, compliance, and data residency requirements for US Government entities.
1-Year Term Commitment
Offers price predictability and budget stability for a full year, simplifying financial planning.
Monthly Subscription Billing
Aligns storage costs with operational expenditures, making it easier to manage cash flow.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government regions, meeting stringent compliance, security, and data residency requirements essential for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
Ensures secure, compliant, and cost-effective storage for sensitive data within dedicated government cloud environments, critical for national security operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the need for secure, compliant, and large-scale data storage for patient records and research data, often requiring long-term retention and adherence to regulations like HIPAA within government-approved environments.
Finance & Insurance
Facilitates the secure storage of financial records and transaction data, meeting regulatory compliance and data retention policies within government-secured cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Reserved Capacity?
Azure Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to using a specific amount of compute or storage resources for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This helps in cost optimization and budget predictability.
Who is eligible for US Government regions?
US Government regions in Azure are designed for U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, as well as for contractors handling data on their behalf. Access and specific services may vary based on the government cloud environment.
Can I change the storage capacity or region after purchase?
Reserved capacity is a commitment for the specified term and region. While Azure offers flexibility in managing reservations, changes to the core commitment like capacity or region might require specific procedures or new reservations.
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.