Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity 1 PB GRS US DOD CENTRAL 3 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure hot storage in the US DOD CENTRAL region for 3 years, ensuring dedicated capacity and compliance for your critical business data.
- Dedicated Capacity: Guarantees 1 PB of hot storage for consistent performance and availability.
- Compliance Focused: Designed to meet stringent US DOD Central region requirements for data residency and security.
- 3-Year Term: Provides long-term cost predictability and simplifies capacity planning.
- Optimized Performance: Ensures rapid access to frequently used data, crucial for operational efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of reserved hot storage capacity within the US DOD CENTRAL region, committed for a 3-year term. It guarantees dedicated storage resources, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your most accessed data, while adhering to specific governmental compliance standards.
This solution is ideal for mid-market and enterprise organizations that require predictable, high-performance storage for sensitive data, such as large datasets, active databases, or frequently accessed application files. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, simplifying management and ensuring your data is readily available when needed.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserves 1 PB of hot storage, preventing performance degradation due to shared resource contention.
- Regional Compliance: Specifically located in the US DOD CENTRAL region, meeting strict data sovereignty and security mandates.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for 3 years, simplifying budgeting and protecting against market fluctuations.
- Performance Assurance: Hot tier storage ensures low latency access for active data workloads.
- Subscription Model: Managed as a recurring operational expense, simplifying procurement and financial planning.
This reserved capacity subscription offers mid-market and enterprise businesses a predictable, compliant, and high-performance storage solution within Azure.
What This Enables
Ensure predictable performance for critical applications
Enable teams to guarantee consistent, low-latency access to frequently used data. This prevents performance bottlenecks that can impact user productivity and application responsiveness.
cloud-native applications, active databases, virtual desktop infrastructure, high-transaction workloads
Meet stringent data residency and compliance mandates
Streamline adherence to US DOD Central region specific data sovereignty and security requirements. This ensures your sensitive data is stored in a compliant and protected environment.
government contractors, defense industry workloads, regulated data storage, secure data archives
Optimize storage costs with long-term planning
Automate predictable budgeting for large-scale storage needs over a 3-year period. This approach locks in pricing, reducing the risk of unexpected cost increases.
long-term data retention, large-scale analytics platforms, predictable capacity growth, financial forecasting
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Hot Storage Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is always available and optimized for rapid access, preventing performance issues.
US DOD CENTRAL Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored within specific geographic and security boundaries required by US Department of Defense standards.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and simplifies procurement by locking in pricing for an extended period.
Hot Storage Tier
Optimized for frequently accessed data, offering low latency and high throughput for active workloads.
Microsoft Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates into your existing Azure environment for unified management and operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service directly addresses the stringent data residency, security, and compliance requirements mandated for US Department of Defense workloads and other government agencies operating within specific regions.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations in this sector often handle highly sensitive data and require dedicated, high-performance storage solutions that meet rigorous security protocols and geographical constraints.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, compliant, and highly available storage for critical transaction data, regulatory reporting, and customer information, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
This sector manages vast amounts of sensitive patient data and research information, necessitating secure, compliant, and performant storage solutions to meet regulatory demands like HIPAA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reserved capacity in Azure?
Reserved capacity allows you to pre-purchase storage capacity for a specific term (1 or 3 years) at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees that the capacity will be available for your use.
What is the difference between hot, cool, and archive storage tiers?
Hot tier is for frequently accessed data requiring low latency. Cool tier is for less frequently accessed data with slightly higher latency. Archive tier is for rarely accessed data with the lowest cost but highest latency.
Why is the US DOD CENTRAL region significant?
This region is specifically designed to meet the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements of the US Department of Defense and other government 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.