Microsoft Archive Data Retrieval Tier BB Storage
Microsoft Archive Data Retrieval Tier BB Storage provides highly cost-effective, long-term data archiving for compliance and retention needs, ensuring data availability when required.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Securely store vast amounts of data for extended periods at a minimal cost, reducing overall storage expenses.
- Compliance & Retention: Meet regulatory and internal data retention policies with a reliable and auditable archiving solution.
- Data Accessibility: Retrieve archived data when needed for audits, legal discovery, or historical analysis, maintaining operational continuity.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily scale storage capacity to accommodate growing data volumes without significant upfront investment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Archive Data Retrieval Tier BB Storage is a cloud-based storage solution designed for the long-term retention of data that is infrequently accessed but must be readily available for compliance, regulatory, or historical purposes.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage data lifecycle policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce storage costs for cold data without sacrificing accessibility.
- Deep Archive Storage: Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for extended periods.
- High Durability: Provides industry-leading data durability, ensuring your archived data remains safe and intact.
- Flexible Retrieval Options: Supports various retrieval speeds to balance cost and access time requirements.
- Geo-Replication: Optional geo-replication ensures data availability and disaster recovery across different regions.
- Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft cloud services and third-party applications for comprehensive data management.
This Microsoft archiving solution empowers SMB and mid-market organizations to manage their data lifecycle effectively and affordably, meeting compliance demands with ease.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Retention for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory and internal data retention policies by securely archiving historical data for extended periods. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance.
cloud storage, data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, information governance
Cost-Effective Archiving of Infrequently Accessed Data
Streamline the process of storing large volumes of data that are rarely accessed, significantly reducing storage costs compared to active storage tiers. This optimizes IT budgets by allocating resources efficiently.
cloud infrastructure, data management, cost optimization, IT operations
Support for Legal Discovery and Audits
Automate the archiving of critical business records to facilitate quick and efficient retrieval during legal discovery processes or internal/external audits. This ensures that necessary documentation is accessible when required.
legal hold, audit trails, data recovery, business continuity
Key Features
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for extended periods, significantly reducing storage expenses.
High Durability
Offers industry-leading data durability, ensuring your archived data remains safe, secure, and intact over time.
Flexible Retrieval Options
Allows for data retrieval when needed, balancing cost with access time requirements for compliance and operational needs.
Scalability
Easily scales to accommodate growing data volumes, providing a flexible solution for long-term data growth.
Geo-Replication (Optional)
Enhances data availability and disaster recovery by replicating data across different geographical regions, ensuring business continuity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must adhere to strict data retention regulations like SEC 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making long-term, cost-effective archiving essential for compliance and audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are subject to HIPAA and other regulations requiring the secure retention of patient records and research data for many years, necessitating reliable and compliant archiving solutions.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records for specific durations to ensure transparency and accountability, requiring robust and cost-efficient solutions for large data volumes.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to retain client case files, contracts, and communications for extended periods to meet legal obligations and manage potential liabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Archive Data Retrieval Tier BB Storage?
It is a cloud storage service from Microsoft designed for long-term data archiving. It offers the lowest cost for data that is infrequently accessed but needs to be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
How is data retrieved from this tier?
Data retrieval is supported, with options to balance retrieval time against cost. Specific retrieval times and costs depend on the chosen configuration and access patterns.
Is this service suitable for active data?
No, this tier is specifically designed for cold data that is rarely accessed. For frequently accessed data, other Microsoft Azure storage tiers are more appropriate and cost-effective.
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.