Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 1 PB GRS US GOV
Secure 1 PB of Azure Archive Storage for US Government entities with Geo-Redundant Storage for 1 year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of Azure Archive Storage for your critical data.
- Redundancy: Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) ensures data availability across multiple regions.
- Compliance: Designed for US Government requirements, supporting regulatory adherence.
- Cost Efficiency: Provides predictable monthly pricing for long-term, low-access data storage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) specifically for US Government entities, licensed on a 1-year subscription basis. It is designed for the cost-effective retention of large volumes of data that are accessed infrequently but must be readily available for compliance or historical reference.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US Government organizations, as well as SMBs and mid-market companies with stringent data retention and compliance needs, utilize this service. It fits within their Azure environment to manage vast datasets, ensuring data durability and accessibility while optimizing storage costs for archival purposes.
- 1 PB Archive Storage: Dedicated capacity for long-term data archiving.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- US Government Compliance: Tailored for the specific security and regulatory needs of US Government agencies.
- 1-Year Subscription: Predictable billing and commitment for budget planning.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Ideal for data that requires infrequent access but must be retained.
This Azure Archive Storage solution is the right choice for organizations needing to manage massive datasets for compliance and long-term retention without incurring enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data retention for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements by providing a secure and cost-effective tier for storing data for extended periods. Ensure audit readiness and avoid penalties associated with non-compliance.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, regulatory compliance frameworks
Archive historical operational data
Streamline the management of historical operational data, such as logs, transaction records, or sensor data, that is rarely accessed but must be preserved. Reduce the cost and complexity of managing this data on primary storage systems.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, IoT data management, application lifecycle management
Cost-effective storage for backup and disaster recovery archives
Automate the archiving of backup data and disaster recovery snapshots to a low-cost storage tier. Ensure that critical recovery points are maintained cost-effectively for extended retention periods.
backup and recovery strategies, business continuity planning, data protection policies, cloud storage optimization
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the necessary storage space for massive datasets, preventing unexpected capacity overages and ensuring availability for critical archival needs.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Provides high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages and ensuring business continuity.
Archive Access Tier
Offers the lowest cost storage option for data that is infrequently accessed, significantly reducing overall storage expenses for long-term retention.
US Government Specific Provisioning
Meets the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for US Government entities, ensuring regulatory adherence.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable monthly costs and simplifies budgeting for long-term data storage needs, locking in pricing for the duration of the term.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government entities, meeting their unique compliance, security, and data residency requirements for storing vast amounts of historical and operational data.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain extensive transaction records, policy documents, and audit trails for many years to comply with regulations like SOX and GDPR, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations need to store patient records, clinical trial data, and genomic information for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other regulatory mandates, often in large volumes.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments manage vast amounts of case files, discovery documents, and historical client data that require secure, long-term retention for compliance and potential future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is a cloud storage tier designed for long-term data retention of large amounts of data that are accessed infrequently. It offers the lowest storage costs but has higher retrieval times and costs compared to Hot or Cool tiers.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is asynchronously copied to a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data against regional disasters.
Who is this offering intended for?
This specific offering is tailored for US Government entities. However, any organization with significant long-term data retention needs and strict compliance requirements can benefit from Azure Archive Storage.
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.