Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Cool - 1 PB, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Cool storage capacity for one year, ensuring predictable performance and cost for your critical business data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for your data.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for a 1-year term, avoiding market fluctuations.
- Performance Optimization: Provides consistent access speeds for less frequently accessed data.
- Compliance Readiness: Supports data retention policies and regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Cool storage for a 1-year term in the US East region. It guarantees capacity and offers predictable pricing for your data storage needs, ensuring resources are available when you need them.
Ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations, this reservation is suited for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing large datasets. It fits within cloud storage strategies, providing a cost-effective solution for archiving, backups, and less frequently accessed data that still requires timely retrieval.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of Azure Cool storage, preventing overage charges and ensuring availability.
- Cost Savings: Offers a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable budgeting.
- Flexible Access: Cool tier provides a balance between cost and access speed for infrequently accessed data.
- Regional Commitment: Specific to the US East region, ensuring data locality and performance.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year commitment simplifies management and ensures consistent resource allocation.
This 1-year reserved capacity is the smart choice for businesses needing reliable, cost-effective storage for their growing data volumes.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance records, or inactive files for extended periods. This ensures data is available for audits or future reference while optimizing storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance needs
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the process of storing backup data and disaster recovery archives. This provides a cost-effective and reliable location for critical business continuity data, ensuring it is readily accessible if needed.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure management, data protection strategies, multi-site operations
Automate cost management for large datasets
Automate cost predictability for large, infrequently accessed datasets. This reservation eliminates budget uncertainty associated with fluctuating storage needs, allowing for more accurate financial planning.
financial planning, IT budget management, cloud cost optimization, data lifecycle management
Key Features
1 PB Storage Capacity
Guarantees a substantial volume of storage for large datasets, archives, and backups.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective balance between storage cost and data access speed for infrequently accessed data.
1-Year Reservation Term
Provides predictable pricing and resource availability for a full year, simplifying budgeting and planning.
US East Region
Ensures data locality and optimized performance for applications and users within the specified geographic region.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates predictable operational expenses and simplifies procurement through a subscription model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making reserved capacity for archives a cost-effective solution.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records and research data for extended periods, often necessitating large, cost-optimized storage solutions like reserved capacity for compliance and accessibility.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle vast amounts of case files and client data that require secure, long-term storage for compliance and potential future reference, fitting the profile for reserved cool storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate significant operational data, historical production records, and quality control archives that benefit from the predictable cost and guaranteed capacity of reserved storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity (like 1 PB of Cool storage) for a set term (1 year) in a particular region. In return, you receive a discounted price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
Who benefits most from this reserved capacity?
Businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs for data that is accessed infrequently, such as archives, backups, or historical records. It's ideal for organizations looking to control cloud costs and ensure capacity availability.
Can I change the storage tier or capacity after purchase?
Typically, reserved capacity commitments are fixed for the term. Modifications may not be possible or could involve cancellation fees. It is best to carefully plan your capacity and tier requirements before purchasing.
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.