Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage with a 1-year Reserved Capacity commitment in the US South Central region, ensuring cost-effective data retention.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 petabytes of dedicated archive storage for your critical business data.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 1 year, providing predictable expenses and significant savings over pay-as-you-go.
- Global Reach: Leverages Azure's US South Central region for reliable and compliant data storage.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for archiving historical data, meeting regulatory requirements, and disaster recovery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering provides 10 petabytes of Archive storage for a 1-year term in the US South Central region. It is designed for organizations needing to store vast amounts of infrequently accessed data at a predictable and reduced cost, ensuring compliance and long-term data availability.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage large data volumes. It fits within their existing Azure environment, offering a cost-effective way to handle archival needs without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Commit to 10 PB for 1 year to achieve substantial cost savings.
- Archive Tier: Optimized for data accessed less than once a month, offering the lowest storage cost.
- Geo-Redundancy (GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Predictable Billing: Fixed monthly costs simplify budgeting and financial planning.
- Azure Platform: Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services for a unified data management strategy.
This reserved capacity solution offers SMB and mid-market teams a predictable, cost-effective way to manage large-scale data archiving needs on Azure.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive massive datasets, such as historical financial records or regulatory compliance data, for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving inactive data to a cost-optimized tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Support organizations in meeting strict data retention policies and compliance standards like HIPAA or GDPR. Ensure data is securely stored and accessible for audit purposes throughout its required lifecycle.
regulated industries, data governance programs, audit trail maintenance, long-term record keeping
Optimize Cloud Storage Costs
Streamline cloud spending by committing to a large block of storage at a discounted rate. Automate cost savings for infrequently accessed data, freeing up budget for other IT initiatives.
budget-conscious IT departments, large-scale data growth, cloud cost management, predictable IT expenditure
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees access to a substantial amount of storage, preventing unexpected capacity issues and ensuring cost predictability for large archives.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed infrequently, making long-term retention economically viable.
1-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go rates and simplifying budget forecasting.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary Azure region, protecting against regional outages.
US South Central Region
Offers a specific geographic location for data storage, helping meet data residency requirements and optimize latency for users in the region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term retention of transaction records and customer data to meet stringent regulatory compliance mandates like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, medical images, and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for many years to satisfy legal discovery and professional liability requirements.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector often archive large volumes of raw footage, finished assets, and historical content for potential future use or licensing, requiring cost-effective solutions for petabyte-scale data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a billing construct that allows you to commit to using a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This applies to specific storage tiers like Archive.
Who is this service for?
This service is for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that have large volumes of data requiring long-term archival. It is ideal for those needing to meet compliance, retain historical records, or support disaster recovery strategies cost-effectively.
What is the Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest-cost storage option in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently, typically less than once a month. It offers the lowest storage costs but has higher data retrieval times and costs compared to Hot or Cool tiers.
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
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