Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity 1 PB GRS US Gov TX 3-Year Subscription
This Microsoft Azure Government subscription reserves 1 PB of cool storage capacity for three years, providing predictable costs and compliance for US government workloads.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage for your specific Azure Government tenant.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for three years, avoiding potential market fluctuations.
- Compliance Assurance: Designed for US Government requirements, meeting strict data residency and security standards.
- Optimized Performance: Provides dedicated capacity for 'cool' data access patterns, balancing cost and retrieval times.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure Government subscription that reserves 1 Petabyte (PB) of cool storage capacity for a term of three years. It is specifically designed for US Government entities, ensuring data residency and compliance with relevant regulations within the Azure Government cloud environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US Government organizations utilize this subscription to guarantee storage availability and manage costs for their data. It fits within their existing Azure Government deployments, providing a foundational element for data archiving, backup, and less frequently accessed data sets.
- Dedicated Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of storage, preventing resource contention and ensuring availability.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term storage needs.
- Azure Government Compliance: Meets the stringent security and compliance requirements of US Government agencies.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data accessed infrequently, providing a cost-effective balance between storage cost and retrieval time.
- Subscription Term: A fixed three-year commitment provides budget certainty and simplifies procurement.
Secure your US Government data storage needs with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity through this Microsoft Azure Government reserved capacity subscription.
What This Enables
Guaranteeing Storage for Government Data
Enable teams to meet strict data residency and compliance requirements for sensitive government information. Streamline the procurement and management of large-scale storage resources within a secure cloud environment.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data archiving strategies, regulatory compliance adherence
Cost Optimization for Long-Term Archives
Automate cost savings by reserving capacity for infrequently accessed data over a three-year period. Support business continuity and disaster recovery plans with predictable storage expenses.
long-term data retention, backup and recovery solutions, budget-constrained IT operations, predictable expense management
Ensuring Performance for Government Workloads
Provide dedicated storage capacity to prevent performance degradation for critical government applications. Streamline operations by eliminating the need to constantly monitor and adjust storage resources.
mission-critical application support, predictable performance requirements, large-scale data processing, secure operational environments
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is available for your specific needs, preventing unexpected shortages.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and budget certainty for your storage investments.
Azure Government Cloud
Meets the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements for US Government entities.
Cool Storage Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed less frequently, balancing cost with retrieval speed.
GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separated Azure regions.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government is specifically designed to meet the unique security, compliance, and data residency requirements of US federal, state, and local government agencies.
Defense & Intelligence
This sector requires highly secure and compliant cloud solutions, such as Azure Government, to handle classified and sensitive information with guaranteed capacity and redundancy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector must comply with regulations like HIPAA, and Azure Government provides a compliant platform with the necessary storage capacity for patient data and research.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often have strict data retention and compliance mandates, making a secure and reliable storage solution like Azure Government with reserved capacity a critical component.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for US government agencies and their partners. It meets stringent security and compliance requirements, including FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5.
What is 'cool' storage?
Cool storage is a tier optimized for data that is accessed infrequently but requires rapid retrieval when needed. It offers a balance between cost and performance compared to archive storage.
What does 'GRS' mean for storage?
GRS stands for Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is asynchronously replicated to a secondary region hundreds of miles away, providing high durability and availability even in the event of a regional outage.
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.