Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Hot 1 PB LRS US Gov VA
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure hot storage capacity with LRS in US Gov VA for your business operations, ensuring compliance and performance with a 1-year subscription.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated hot storage for your critical data.
- Data Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against hardware failures within a single data center.
- Government Compliance: Designed for US Government agencies with specific data residency and security requirements.
- Predictable Costs: Annual subscription model provides cost certainty for budgeting and financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of reserved hot storage capacity with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) specifically for US Government (US GOV) regions in Virginia (VA). It ensures consistent performance and availability for frequently accessed data, offering a predictable cost structure over a one-year term.
This offering is ideal for government entities and businesses operating within strict regulatory frameworks that require dedicated, high-performance storage. It integrates into existing Azure environments, supporting applications and workloads that demand immediate data access and robust data protection measures.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of hot storage, preventing performance degradation due to resource contention.
- Local Redundancy: LRS replicates data synchronously three times within a single physical location in the primary region.
- US Government Compliance: Meets stringent security and data residency requirements for US government workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a fixed term and billing cycle for predictable budgeting.
- Optimized for Hot Data: Designed for frequently accessed data requiring low latency and high throughput.
This reserved capacity solution offers US government entities and regulated businesses a cost-effective and compliant way to manage their critical hot data on Azure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Access
Enable teams to access frequently needed data with low latency and high throughput for critical government applications. Streamline operations by ensuring consistent storage performance regardless of other tenant activity.
cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, mission-critical systems, hybrid cloud environments
Meet US Government Compliance Standards
Ensure adherence to stringent data residency and security mandates required for US government workloads. Maintain regulatory compliance through dedicated storage solutions within approved Azure regions.
government agency operations, defense contractor data, regulated data processing, secure cloud deployments
Optimize Storage Costs and Predictability
Streamline budgeting with a fixed annual subscription for 1 PB of hot storage capacity. Automate cost management by locking in rates for a defined term, avoiding unexpected overages.
long-term data retention strategies, predictable workload scaling, financial planning for IT infrastructure
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Hot Storage Capacity
Guarantees performance and availability for frequently accessed data, preventing throttling and ensuring application responsiveness.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring high availability and data durability.
US Government (US GOV) Region
Meets strict data residency and security requirements for government agencies and contractors.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and simplifies budgeting for essential storage resources.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services for a unified cloud infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government (US GOV) regions, meeting stringent compliance, security, and data residency requirements critical for public sector operations.
Defense & Aerospace
Defense contractors and aerospace organizations often handle sensitive data requiring secure, compliant storage solutions within approved government cloud environments.
Finance & Insurance
While not exclusively for finance, organizations in this sector with exceptionally high security and compliance needs might utilize government cloud regions for specific sensitive data processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences organizations dealing with sensitive patient data (PHI) may require the enhanced security and compliance features offered by government-specific cloud deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hot, cool, and archive storage tiers in Azure?
Hot storage is optimized for frequently accessed data requiring low latency and high throughput. Cool storage is for less frequently accessed data, offering lower storage costs but higher access costs. Archive storage is for data rarely accessed, providing the lowest storage costs but with the highest access latency.
What does Local Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS replicates your data synchronously three times within a single physical location in the primary region. This protects your data from local hardware failures but not from regional disasters.
Is this subscription suitable for non-government entities?
While designed for US Government requirements, organizations with extremely strict data residency and security needs might find it suitable. However, standard Azure regions are generally more appropriate for commercial entities.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.