Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity - 1 PB Cool RA-GRS US DOD EAST - 3 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure cool storage for three years with RA-GRS in the US DOD EAST region, ensuring cost predictability and compliance for your critical business data.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated cool storage for your essential data.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management.
- Regional Compliance: Meets US DOD EAST region requirements for data residency and security.
- Redundancy & Availability: RA-GRS provides geo-redundancy for enhanced data protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of reserved capacity for cool storage, utilizing Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) within the US DOD EAST region for a three-year term. It is designed to offer a predictable cost structure for large volumes of infrequently accessed data while ensuring high availability and data durability.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, particularly those operating within government or regulated sectors requiring specific regional compliance and data redundancy, will find this offering ideal. It fits within an Azure environment, providing a foundational storage layer for applications, backups, archives, and data lakes where cost-effectiveness for cooler data tiers is paramount.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of storage, preventing unexpected capacity overages.
- Cost Savings: Predictable monthly billing for three years offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- Cool Tier Optimization: Ideal for data accessed less than once a month, balancing cost and access.
- US DOD EAST Region: Specific deployment for US Department of Defense compliance and data sovereignty needs.
This reserved capacity solution offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and compliant way to manage large data volumes within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, such as financial records or audit logs, for extended periods. This ensures compliance with regulatory retention policies while optimizing storage costs for infrequently accessed information.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the process of storing regular backups and disaster recovery data by reserving a significant capacity upfront. This guarantees space availability for critical business continuity data, reducing recovery time objectives.
business continuity planning, on-premises data protection, cloud-based backup strategies, IT infrastructure management
Automate cost management for large datasets
Automate cost management for large datasets by locking in a fixed price for 1 PB of cool storage over three years. This provides financial predictability and prevents budget overruns associated with fluctuating storage demands.
budget-conscious IT operations, large-scale data analytics, cost optimization initiatives, subscription-based IT services
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees sufficient storage space for large datasets, preventing unexpected overages and ensuring data availability.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and potential savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing models.
Cool Storage Tier
Optimizes costs for data accessed less frequently (less than once a month) while still allowing for relatively quick retrieval.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against regional failures.
US DOD EAST Region
Meets specific compliance and data sovereignty requirements for US Department of Defense or related entities.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service directly addresses the stringent data residency, security, and compliance requirements often mandated by US government and defense agencies, particularly within the US DOD EAST region.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making cost-effective cool storage for archives and historical data a critical need.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, often under strict compliance regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and cost-efficient archival storage solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers generate vast amounts of operational data, sensor logs, and historical production records that require cost-effective long-term storage for analysis, compliance, and future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cool and hot storage tiers in Azure?
Cool storage is optimized for data that is accessed less frequently (e.g., once a month) and offers lower storage costs but higher access costs compared to hot storage. Hot storage is for data accessed frequently and has higher storage costs but lower access costs.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing geo-redundancy. You also have read access to the data in the secondary region, which is beneficial for disaster recovery scenarios.
Can I access my data from the US DOD EAST region if I am located elsewhere?
Yes, Azure storage is accessible globally over the internet. However, for compliance and performance reasons, it is often best to access data from locations geographically closer to the storage region.
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.