Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US East, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of RA-GRS cool storage in US East for one year with Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, ensuring cost-effective data archiving and retrieval.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage capacity in the US East region for a 1-year term.
- Redundancy & Availability: RA-GRS (Read-access Geo-redundant Storage) ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Cost Optimization: Reserved capacity offers predictable pricing and potential cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent storage needs.
- Compliance & Archiving: Ideal for meeting regulatory compliance requirements and long-term data archiving strategies with cool tier accessibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity commitment for 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Cool storage, specifically configured with Read-access Geo-redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US East region for a duration of one year.
This solution is designed for businesses that require predictable storage costs and high availability for large volumes of infrequently accessed data. It fits within an organization's Azure environment, supporting applications and data archiving needs.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 1 PB of cool storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated across geographically distant data centers for superior durability and disaster recovery.
- Cost Predictability: A 1-year commitment provides stable budgeting for a significant portion of your storage needs.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for cost-effectiveness for data accessed less than once a month.
- US East Region: Deploys storage within Microsoft's US East data center footprint for latency and compliance considerations.
This reserved capacity is an excellent choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to manage large datasets cost-effectively and reliably within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data, such as financial records, compliance logs, or media assets, at a predictable cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving infrequently accessed data to a cost-optimized tier.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing, regulatory compliance
Support Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and data retention policies by committing to storage for essential business records. Protect against data loss with geo-redundant storage, meeting strict compliance mandates.
data governance frameworks, audit trail requirements, long-term data retention, business continuity planning
Optimize Cloud Storage Costs
Streamline budgeting for consistent storage needs by reserving 1 PB of capacity for a full year. Automate cost savings for data that does not require frequent access, freeing up budget for other IT initiatives.
predictable operational expenses, cloud cost management, financial planning, resource optimization
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing unexpected overages and ensuring availability for your data.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently, reducing overall storage expenses.
Read-access Geo-redundant Storage (RA-GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against data loss.
1-Year Term Commitment
Provides price predictability and potential cost savings for a defined period, simplifying financial planning.
US East Region Deployment
Places your data in a major US data center region, offering low latency for users in the eastern United States and meeting regional data residency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making reserved cool storage ideal for archiving transaction histories and policy documents.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records and imaging data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance standards, benefiting from cost-effective archiving solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle vast amounts of case files, contracts, and client data that require secure, long-term storage for compliance and future reference.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector often archive large media assets, project files, and historical footage, where reserved cool storage provides a cost-effective solution for managing extensive data libraries.
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 offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This offering reserves 1 PB of cool storage for one year.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region, providing high durability and availability. You can also read data from the secondary region, which can be useful for disaster recovery scenarios.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs for data that is accessed infrequently. It helps optimize costs and ensure data resilience for SMB and mid-market organizations.
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
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