Azure Blob Storage Hot pricing.

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To calculate the monthly cost of using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier for storing daily 150GB backup files and deleting the previous day's backup file, you need to consider the following factors:

1. Storage Cost: The cost of storing the data in the Hot Tier.
2. Transaction Cost: The cost of operations like write, read, and delete.

Storage Cost Calculation:

• Daily Storage: 150GB
• Monthly Storage: 150GB * 30 days = 4500GB

Transaction Cost Calculation:

• Write Operations: 1 write operation per day for 30 days = 30 write operations
• Delete Operations: 1 delete operation per day for 30 days = 30 delete operations

Example Cost Estimation:

Storage Cost: Assuming the cost of Hot Tier storage is $0.0184 per GB per month.

• Monthly Storage Cost = 4500GB * $0.0184 = $82.80

Transaction Cost: Assuming the cost of write operations is $0.005 per 10,000 operations and delete operations are free.

  - Monthly Write Operations Cost = 30 write operations * $0.005 / 10,000 = $0.000015
  

Total Monthly Cost:

• Total Monthly Cost = Storage Cost + Transaction Cost
  • Total Monthly Cost = $82.80 + $0.000015 ≈ $82.80

This is a simplified estimation. For precise cost calculation, you should use the Azure Pricing Calculator(https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/pricing/calculator/ ) and consider any additional costs like data retrieval, network egress, and other operations To calculate the monthly cost of using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier for storing daily 150GB backup files and deleting the previous day's backup file, you need to consider the following factors:

References:

https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-plan-manage-costs?source=recommendations

https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/archive-cost-estimation?source=recommendations

https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-pricing?source=recommendations

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Deepanshu

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Adding more information to the above response!

To calculate the monthly cost of using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier for storing a daily 150GB backup file and deleting the previous day's backup file, you would need to consider the following factors:

1. Storage Cost: This is the cost for the amount of data stored in your Blob Storage account. Azure Blob Storage pricing is typically based on the amount of data stored per month (measured in GB), the data redundancy option chosen, and the storage tier (Hot, Cool, or Archive). Since you plan to store 150GB daily and delete the previous day's backup, you would be paying for the storage of 150GB each day.
2. Transaction Costs: These are the costs associated with the read, write, and delete operations on the data. Uploading a new backup file would incur write transactions, while deleting the previous day's backup file would incur delete transactions.
3. Data Transfer Costs: If you transfer data out of Azure Blob Storage to the internet (egress), there may be additional costs. However, transferring data within the same Azure region or inbound data transfer (ingress) is typically free.
4. Other Potential Costs: Depending on your specific use case, there may be additional costs for features such as data retrieval (for Cool and Archive tiers), data write (for Archive tier), or early deletion (if applicable).

To get an accurate estimate, you can use the Azure Pricing Calculator, which allows you to input your specific requirements and provides a detailed cost breakdown

Note: I would recommened to to please reach out to Azure Billing and Subscription team would be the best to provide more insight and guidance on this scenario: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/support/options/ They can provide detailed information based on your requirement and region. it's free, and it's the best choice for you.

Using OneDrive for storing your daily backup files could be a cost-effective solution if your data usage stays within the 1TB limit. The OneDrive 1TB plan is part of the Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, which costs approximately $69.99 per year or $6.99 per month[1][2][3]. This plan provides 1 TB of cloud storage along with additional features such as premium Office apps and advanced security.

However, it's important to consider that while OneDrive offers a substantial amount of storage, it is primarily designed for individual use and may not have the same level of scalability and management features as Azure Blob Storage. Azure Blob Storage is specifically built for handling large volumes of unstructured data and provides features like automated tiering, lifecycle management, and high durability, which might be beneficial for enterprise backup scenarios[4][5].

If your backup strategy involves consistently deleting the previous day's backup after uploading a new one, staying under the 1TB limit with OneDrive could work well. However, if your backup needs grow or if you require more robust storage management features, Azure Blob Storage might be the better choice in the long run.

References

[1] Cloud Storage Pricing and Plans - microsoft.com

[2] Cloud Storage Pricing and Plans – Microsoft OneDrive

[3] Is OneDrive Free? | Microsoft OneDrive Pricing and Plans

[4] Access tiers for blob data - Azure Storage | Microsoft Learn

[5] Azure Blob Storage pricing | Microsoft Azure

To calculate the cost of using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier to store your backup files, we need to consider the following factors:

Storage cost: The cost of storing data in Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier is $0.0125 per GB per month. For a 150GB backup file, the monthly storage cost would be 150GB x $0.0125/GB/month = $1.875/month.

Data transfer cost: If you are uploading a new 150GB backup file daily, you will incur data transfer costs for each upload. The cost of data transfer varies depending on the region and the amount of data transferred. You can use the Azure Pricing Calculator to estimate the data transfer cost based on your specific scenario.

Transaction cost: If you are deleting the previous day's backup file, you will incur transaction costs for each delete operation. The cost of a delete operation in Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier is $0.00005 per 10,000 transactions. Assuming you perform one delete operation per day, the monthly transaction cost would be 30 x ($0.00005/10,000) = $0.00015/month.

Based on the above factors, the estimated monthly cost of using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier to store your backup files would be:

Storage cost: $1.875/month Data transfer cost: varies depending on your scenario Transaction cost: $0.00015/month

If you are uploading more than 150GB of data per day, it may be more cost-effective to use OneDrive for Business instead of Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier.

OneDrive for Business provides 1TB of storage per user, which should be sufficient for your needs. The cost of OneDrive for Business is $5 per user per month, which includes 1TB of storage and access to other Office 365 apps.

Assuming you have one user who needs to store the backup files, the monthly cost of using OneDrive for Business would be $5/month. This is likely to be more cost-effective than using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier, especially if you are uploading more than 150GB of data per day.

However, if you have multiple users who need to store the backup files, the cost of OneDrive for Business may be higher than using Azure Blob Storage Hot Tier. In this case, you may want to compare the costs of both options to determine which one is more cost-effective for your specific scenario.

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