Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Cool 1 PB ZRS 3 Years
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 PB of cool storage in US East 2 for 3 years, ensuring cost savings and predictable data storage expenses.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of cool storage over a 3-year term, reducing your monthly expenditure.
- Data Redundancy: Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) protects your data across multiple availability zones within a region.
- Predictable Budgeting: Fixed reservation for 3 years eliminates price volatility for your bulk storage needs.
- Performance Tier: Utilize cool storage for data accessed less frequently but requiring rapid access when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering reserves 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage with Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) capabilities for a 3-year term in the US East 2 region. It guarantees capacity and offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent storage needs.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage large volumes of data that are accessed infrequently but require availability. It fits within their existing Azure environment, providing a foundation for backup, archival, or less frequently accessed operational data.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage is available for your use.
- Cost Efficiency: Significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing for long-term commitments.
- Zone Redundancy: Ensures high availability and durability by replicating data across multiple availability zones.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for storing data that is accessed less frequently but needs to be readily available.
- 3-Year Term: Provides price predictability and cost savings over an extended period.
Secure your long-term data storage needs with predictable costs and enhanced resilience for your business operations.
What This Enables
Ensure Cost-Effective Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, compliance records, or inactive files at a predictable and reduced cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by offloading infrequently accessed data to a cost-optimized tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, long-term data retention policies
Guarantee Capacity for Backup and Disaster Recovery
Automate the provisioning of dedicated storage capacity for critical backup and disaster recovery operations. Protect against unexpected data growth and ensure recovery readiness with reserved ZRS storage.
business continuity planning, regulatory compliance needs, hybrid IT infrastructure, data protection strategies
Support Infrequently Accessed Application Data
Provide reliable storage for application data that is not accessed daily but requires quick retrieval when needed. Streamline application performance by ensuring dedicated cool storage is always available.
legacy application support, data warehousing, analytics platforms, tiered storage strategies
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is available for your business needs, preventing capacity shortages.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides cost-effective storage for data accessed less frequently, optimizing your cloud spend.
Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple availability zones within a region.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering significant cost savings and budget predictability.
US East 2 Region
Provides localized storage for applications and users in the eastern United States, optimizing latency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making reserved cool storage ideal for historical transaction data and policy archives.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records and imaging data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other compliance mandates, benefiting from cost-effective reserved capacity for large datasets.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle vast amounts of case files and client documentation that require secure, long-term storage and retrieval, fitting the profile for reserved cool storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often archive operational data, sensor logs, and historical production records for analysis and compliance, requiring cost-efficient storage solutions like reserved capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage for a set term (e.g., 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity and predictable costs.
What is Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)?
ZRS replicates your data across three Azure availability zones in a region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data from datacenter failures.
Who benefits most from this offering?
Businesses with predictable, large-volume storage needs, such as for backups, archives, or infrequently accessed data, can benefit from the cost savings and guaranteed capacity.
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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