Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity, Hot - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US East 2, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Hot Storage Reserved Capacity with RA-GRS redundancy in US East 2 for a full year, ensuring consistent data access and predictable costs for your business.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of hot storage over a 1-year term, eliminating budget uncertainty.
- High Availability: RA-GRS redundancy ensures data is replicated across multiple regions for maximum durability and access.
- Optimized Performance: Hot tier storage provides immediate access to frequently used data, crucial for active business applications.
- Scalable Capacity: Reserve 1 petabyte of storage upfront to meet current and future data growth needs without immediate provisioning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Hot Storage Reserved Capacity for a 1-year term, featuring Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US East 2 region. It guarantees a specific amount of high-performance, readily accessible storage, ensuring your critical business data is always available.
Designed for businesses that rely on consistent access to large volumes of data, this reservation is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure. It integrates directly into Azure environments, providing a foundational element for data-intensive applications, analytics, and operational continuity.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 1 PB of Azure Hot Storage, ensuring your data has a dedicated space.
- Cost Savings: Commit to a 1-year term for predictable monthly billing and potential cost reductions compared to pay-as-you-go.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Benefit from geo-redundancy, replicating data to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Performance Tier: Hot tier access ensures low latency for frequently accessed data, supporting active workloads.
- Regional Focus: Specifically deployed in the US East 2 region for localized performance and compliance needs.
This Microsoft Azure storage reservation is the strategic choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing guaranteed capacity and cost predictability for their critical data.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Data Access for Business Applications
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to critical business data required for daily operations. This reservation guarantees performance for applications that demand immediate data retrieval, preventing operational delays.
cloud-native applications, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, CRM systems
Manage Large Data Volumes with Predictable Costs
Streamline budgeting by locking in the price for 1 PB of hot storage over a 1-year term. This eliminates unexpected spikes in storage expenses, allowing for more accurate financial planning.
data archiving, log storage, media asset management, large file repositories
Enhance Data Durability and Disaster Recovery Readiness
Automate data protection through RA-GRS, ensuring your data is replicated to a secondary region. This provides a robust foundation for business continuity and compliance with data residency requirements.
regulatory compliance, business continuity planning, critical data backups, geo-redundant storage needs
Key Features
1 PB Hot Storage Capacity
Guarantees ample space for frequently accessed data, ensuring performance for active business workloads.
1-Year Reservation Term
Provides cost predictability and potential savings compared to on-demand pricing for a full year.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separate regions.
US East 2 Region Deployment
Offers localized performance and compliance benefits for businesses operating within or targeting this geographic area.
Microsoft Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Azure services and infrastructure for unified management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and geo-redundancy for sensitive transaction data to meet strict regulatory compliance and disaster recovery mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure continuous access to patient records and research data, adhering to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations that necessitate robust storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate vast amounts of operational data, IoT sensor information, and supply chain logs that require scalable, cost-effective storage with reliable access for analytics and process optimization.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups manage large volumes of customer data, inventory, and transaction records, benefiting from predictable storage costs and high availability for point-of-sale and e-commerce operations.
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 (like 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a discount on the pay-as-you-go price. This helps manage costs and ensures capacity.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region, providing high durability and availability, and you can access the data from both primary and secondary locations.
Who is the ideal customer for this reservation?
This is ideal for businesses with predictable, large-scale storage needs that require consistent performance and cost management. It suits organizations that use Azure for their core operations and have significant data volumes.
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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