Microsoft Azure Storage Archive Capacity 1 PB - GRS - GovAZ - 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Azure Archive Storage for government agencies with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for a 1-year term, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity: Provides 1 Petabyte of highly durable and cost-effective archive storage.
- Redundancy: Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) ensures data availability across multiple regions.
- Compliance: Meets stringent regulatory and data sovereignty requirements for government entities.
- Term: A 1-year subscription model offers predictable budgeting and continuous access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage subscription provides 1 Petabyte of capacity for long-term data archiving, specifically tailored for government agencies with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). It offers a highly durable and cost-effective solution for retaining data that is infrequently accessed but must be preserved for compliance or historical purposes.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within government organizations, this service integrates into existing Azure environments. It is ideal for businesses needing to meet regulatory mandates for data retention, manage large volumes of historical records, or ensure business continuity through geographically dispersed data backups.
- Massive Archive Capacity: Secure 1 PB of storage for extensive data archiving needs.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Optimized pricing for data that is accessed rarely.
- Government Cloud (GovAZ): Compliant with specific government security and data residency requirements.
- 1-Year Subscription: Predictable costs and continuous service for a defined term.
This Azure Archive Storage subscription is the right choice for government entities needing secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term data retention.
What This Enables
Enable long-term regulatory data archiving
Enable teams to store historical records and compliance-related data for extended periods, meeting stringent government retention policies. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, compliance-driven operations
Streamline disaster recovery for archival data
Streamline disaster recovery by leveraging Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), which automatically replicates data to a secondary Azure region. This protects against regional outages and ensures data accessibility even in catastrophic events.
business continuity planning, risk management strategies, geographically distributed operations, critical data protection
Automate cost-effective data retention
Automate the process of retaining large volumes of infrequently accessed data at a significantly lower cost than hot or cool storage tiers. This optimizes cloud spend while maintaining access to historical information.
budget-conscious IT operations, large data volume management, cloud cost optimization, operational efficiency
Key Features
1 Petabyte Archive Storage Capacity
Provides ample space for extensive long-term data retention needs, accommodating large historical datasets.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against data loss.
Azure Government (GovAZ) Cloud
Meets stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements specific to government entities.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous service for a defined period, simplifying financial planning.
Cost-Effective Archiving
Optimized pricing for infrequently accessed data, reducing overall cloud storage expenditures.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for the Azure Government (GovAZ) cloud, meeting the strict security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for public sector entities.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA) and auditability, making archive storage a critical component of their data strategy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure and cost-effective archive solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for compliance, liability protection, and future reference, often for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is a cloud storage tier designed for data that is accessed very infrequently, offering the lowest storage costs. It is ideal for long-term backup, disaster recovery, and archival purposes where data retrieval times are less critical.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS provides the highest level of availability and durability by replicating data synchronously to a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region. This ensures data protection against regional disasters.
Why is this specific to Government Azure (GovAZ)?
Azure Government is a separate cloud environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US government agencies. This includes specific data residency, access control, and operational standards.
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.