September 20, 2024
Azure NetApp Files, a native, 1st-party file storage service in Azure that makes it easy and cost-effective to run file-based applications in the cloud using the same protocols and tools customers rely upon on-premises, has announced the general availability of Azure NetApp Files reserved capacity.
Pay-as-you-go pricing is the most convenient way to purchase cloud storage when your workloads are dynamic or changing over time. However, some workloads are more predictable with stable capacity usage over an extended period and can benefit from savings in exchange for a longer-term commitment. By committing to a one-year or three-year of Azure NetApp Files reserved capacity, you can save up to 34% on sustained usage of Azure NetApp Files. Reserved capacity is available in stackable increments of 100TiB and 1PiB on Standard, Premium and Ultra service levels in a given region. Reserved capacity can be used in a single subscription (single subscription scope), or across multiple subscriptions (shared scope) in the same Azure tenant. Azure NetApp Files reserved capacity benefits are automatically applied to existing Azure NetApp Files capacity pools in matching region and service level. Azure NetApp Files reserved capacity not only provides cost savings but also improves the financial predictability and stability, allowing for more effective budgeting. Additional usage is conveniently billed at the regular pay-as-you-go rate.
For more detail, see the Azure NetApp Files reserved capacity documentation or see reservations in the Azure portal.