Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, RA-GRS, 3 Years
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 PB of Cool storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US East 2 for a committed term of 3 years, ensuring cost-effective and reliable data storage.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Cool storage, reducing long-term expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Data Redundancy: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures your data is replicated across multiple regions for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of storage capacity is available when you need it, preventing performance bottlenecks.
- Compliance Support: Meets regulatory requirements for data durability and availability through geo-redundant replication.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering secures 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool storage for a 3-year term, featuring RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) in the US East 2 region. It provides a cost-effective solution for large volumes of infrequently accessed data that still requires rapid access when needed, backed by robust geo-redundancy.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, such as those in finance, healthcare, or media, utilize this reserved capacity to manage costs and ensure data resilience. It integrates directly into Azure environments, supporting applications and workloads that demand consistent storage performance and availability without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage, ensuring availability for critical business data.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings over standard pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term storage needs.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS protects data against regional outages by replicating it to a secondary region.
- Cool Tier Access: Provides cost-effective storage for data accessed less frequently but still requiring quick retrieval.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Azure services for a unified cloud experience.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking predictable costs and enhanced data protection for their growing Azure storage requirements.
What This Enables
Cost-Effective Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data, such as financial records or compliance logs, at a reduced cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by ensuring data is stored durably and accessibly for regulatory or business needs.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Support business continuity strategies by ensuring critical data is geo-replicated across regions for high availability. Protect against data loss and minimize downtime with RA-GRS protection for essential datasets.
mission-critical workloads, regulatory compliance, multi-region deployments
Predictable Cloud Storage Budgeting
Automate cost management for large storage needs by committing to a fixed capacity and price over three years. Streamline IT budgeting and forecasting by eliminating variable storage costs for a significant portion of your data.
fixed-term projects, predictable data growth, financial planning
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of 1 Petabyte of storage, preventing unexpected capacity shortages for your critical data.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but still requires quick retrieval when needed.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against local failures.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go options.
US East 2 Region
Specifies the primary region for data storage, allowing for strategic deployment within your Azure architecture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage solutions that meet strict compliance regulations for data retention, durability, and availability, making RA-GRS and reserved capacity ideal for managing large transaction histories and audit logs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive patient data and research information that must be stored securely and remain accessible for extended periods, aligning with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements for data integrity and disaster recovery.
Media & Entertainment
This industry generates and stores massive media files, requiring cost-effective solutions for archiving raw footage, finished products, and associated metadata, while ensuring rapid access for production and distribution workflows.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage extensive case files, discovery documents, and client records that require secure, long-term storage with high availability to meet legal obligations and client service demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (e.g., 1 PB) for a fixed term (e.g., 3 years) in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This helps in cost optimization and capacity planning.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is synchronously replicated to a secondary region within Azure, providing high durability and availability. You can also read data from the secondary region if needed.
Can I change the amount of storage or the term after purchase?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are fixed for the duration of the term. Changes to the amount or term usually require purchasing a new reservation or canceling the existing one, subject to Azure's terms and conditions.
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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