Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity - 1 PB GRS US Gov AZ - 3 Year Subscription
Secure 1 PB of Azure Global Region Storage (GRS) for US Government agencies with a 3-year reserved capacity subscription, ensuring predictable costs and compliance.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of GRS US Gov AZ storage over three years, avoiding unexpected fluctuations.
- Government Compliance: Meets stringent US Government data residency and security requirements for Azure services.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of cool storage capacity is available when your agency needs it.
- Optimized Performance: Reserved capacity ensures consistent performance for critical government workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of reserved capacity for Cool storage within the US Government Azure regions, utilizing Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). It is designed for government entities requiring a dedicated, cost-effective, and compliant storage solution for their sensitive data over a three-year term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals within US Government agencies can utilize this reserved capacity to ensure their critical applications and data have guaranteed access to storage resources. This subscription fits into an organization's broader Azure cloud strategy, providing a foundational element for data management and compliance.
- 1 PB Reserved Capacity: Guarantees a specific amount of storage is always available.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- US Government Regions: Hosted in Azure regions specifically designed for US government compliance.
- Cool Storage Tier: Optimized for data accessed less frequently but requiring rapid access when needed.
- 3-Year Subscription: Provides cost savings and price predictability over a fixed term.
This reserved capacity subscription is the ideal choice for US Government organizations seeking cost-effective, compliant, and reliable cloud storage solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Data Archiving for Government Agencies
Enable government agencies to securely archive large volumes of data, meeting strict retention policies and compliance mandates. This ensures data is available for audits and historical reference while maintaining cost efficiency.
cloud storage, data archiving, compliance adherence, government cloud deployments, reserved capacity
Streamline Disaster Recovery for US Government Data
Streamline disaster recovery planning by utilizing geo-redundant storage, ensuring data resilience across geographically separate Azure regions. This provides a robust failover capability for critical government operations.
disaster recovery, business continuity, cloud infrastructure, government IT, data replication
Automate Capacity Management for Government Workloads
Automate capacity management for fluctuating government workloads by reserving a significant storage pool upfront. This prevents performance bottlenecks and ensures resources are always ready for essential services.
capacity planning, cloud resource management, government applications, predictable performance, Azure storage
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees that 1 Petabyte of storage is always available for your agency's needs, preventing service interruptions due to capacity limits.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Protects your data by automatically replicating it to a secondary Azure region, ensuring availability even in the event of a regional outage.
US Government Azure Regions
Meets stringent compliance requirements for US government data, including data residency and enhanced security controls.
Cool Storage Tier
Provides cost-effective storage for data that is accessed less frequently but still requires quick retrieval when needed.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for three years, offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go and providing budget predictability.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government agencies, offering compliance with data residency, security, and redundancy standards required by federal, state, and local government entities.
Defense & National Security
Agencies within this sector require highly secure, compliant, and resilient storage solutions for sensitive data, making Azure Government regions with GRS a critical component for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for government, healthcare organizations often have stringent data protection and compliance needs (like HIPAA) that align with the security and redundancy features of Azure Government clouds.
Education & Research
Educational institutions, particularly those involved in government-funded research or handling sensitive student data, can benefit from the secure and compliant storage options provided by Azure Government regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reserved capacity for Azure storage?
Reserved capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a one-year or three-year term, significantly reducing your storage costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It also guarantees that capacity is available for your workloads.
What does GRS mean for US Government regions?
GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region within the US, providing high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. For US Government regions, this ensures compliance with specific government data protection mandates.
Can I change the amount of storage after purchase?
Reserved capacity commitments are fixed for the duration of the term. If your storage needs change, you may need to purchase additional reservations or adjust your usage patterns accordingly.
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.