Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Hot 1 PB GRS US Gov VA
Reserve 1 PB of Microsoft Azure hot storage capacity for US Government agencies in Virginia for one year, ensuring dedicated performance and compliance.
- Dedicated Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of hot storage for your US Government workloads in Virginia.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets specific US Government regulatory and data residency requirements.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in capacity pricing for a 1-year term, simplifying budgeting.
- Performance Optimization: Ensures consistent, high-speed access to your critical data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering, specifically for 1 Petabyte (PB) of hot storage. It is designed for US Government agencies located in Virginia, providing a 1-year reservation on a monthly billing cycle. This license enables guaranteed access to a significant pool of high-performance storage, crucial for applications requiring frequent data access and rapid retrieval.
Organizations such as federal, state, and local government entities, as well as government contractors operating within the US, can utilize this reservation. It is ideal for environments that require stringent data residency, security, and compliance standards, fitting into existing Azure Government deployments for mission-critical applications and data archiving.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 1 PB of Azure hot storage, preventing capacity constraints.
- Azure Government Cloud: Specifically designed for the secure and compliant Azure Government environment.
- 1-Year Reservation: Provides cost savings and predictability over a 12-month commitment.
- Monthly Billing: Offers a manageable billing cycle for budgeting purposes.
- Hot Tier Access: Optimized for frequently accessed data requiring low latency.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for US Government entities needing predictable, high-performance storage within Azure Government.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Access for Government Applications
Enable government teams to ensure consistent, low-latency access to frequently used data for mission-critical applications. Streamline operations by guaranteeing the necessary storage capacity is always available.
cloud deployments, data-intensive workloads, compliance-focused environments, secure government networks
Meet US Government Data Residency and Compliance Mandates
Ensure adherence to strict US Government regulations and data residency requirements by utilizing Azure Government cloud infrastructure. Protect sensitive data with a dedicated and compliant storage solution.
regulated workloads, secure data storage, government IT infrastructure, cloud compliance
Optimize Storage Costs with Reserved Capacity
Streamline IT budgeting by locking in storage costs for a 1-year term, avoiding unexpected price fluctuations. Automate capacity planning for predictable growth and resource allocation.
budget-conscious IT, long-term planning, predictable expenses, cloud resource management
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Hot Storage Capacity
Guarantees a substantial pool of high-performance storage, preventing performance degradation due to capacity limits.
Azure Government Cloud Specific
Ensures compliance with stringent security and data residency requirements for US Government entities.
1-Year Reservation Term
Provides cost predictability and potential savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing over the commitment period.
Monthly Billing Cycle
Offers a manageable and predictable billing schedule, aligning with typical government procurement cycles.
Hot Storage Tier
Optimized for frequently accessed data, ensuring rapid retrieval and low latency for active workloads.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This offering is specifically designed for US Government agencies, meeting stringent compliance, data residency, and security requirements inherent to public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
Critical national security operations require secure, compliant, and high-performance storage solutions that Azure Government provides, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Intelligence & Law Enforcement
Agencies handling sensitive intelligence and law enforcement data need a compliant and robust storage platform like Azure Government to manage vast datasets securely.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively government, many healthcare and life sciences organizations working with government contracts or sensitive patient data require the enhanced security and compliance of Azure Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
Azure Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to reserve a specific amount of storage capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need when you need it.
Who is eligible for Azure Government cloud services?
Azure Government is available to eligible US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, as well as their partners and contractors. It adheres to specific compliance requirements for government data.
What is the difference between hot, cool, and archive storage tiers?
Hot tier is for frequently accessed data, offering the lowest latency and highest cost. Cool tier is for infrequently accessed data, balancing cost and access time. Archive tier is for rarely accessed data, offering the lowest cost but with longer retrieval times.
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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