Microsoft STORAGE RESERVED CAPACITY, ARCHIVE - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US NORTH CENTRAL, 3 YEARS
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for 3 years in the US North Central region with RA-GRS redundancy, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated archive storage.
- Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data availability across multiple geographic regions.
- Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for a 3-year commitment.
- Cost Efficiency: Archive tier offers the lowest cost for infrequently accessed data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity, reserved for a 3-year term with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) in the US North Central region. It is designed for long-term data archiving and compliance needs, offering the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently.
Businesses with significant data archiving requirements, such as those in regulated industries or those needing to retain historical operational data, utilize this reserved capacity. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, providing a predictable cost structure and ensuring data is available for compliance audits or historical analysis without incurring high on-demand access fees.
- Reserved Capacity: Pre-purchases 1 PB of Azure Archive storage for predictable costs.
- Long-Term Archiving: Ideal for data that requires retention for years but is rarely accessed.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data durability and availability across geographically separated data centers.
- Cost Optimization: Significantly reduces storage costs for cold data compared to hot or cool tiers.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and auditability.
This reserved capacity is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage large volumes of archival data cost-effectively and reliably on Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving for Compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory data retention mandates by securing large volumes of historical data. This ensures data is preserved for audit purposes and compliance checks over extended periods.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Cost-Effective Cold Data Storage
Streamline the management of infrequently accessed data by utilizing the lowest cost storage tier available. This optimizes cloud spend by moving cold data to a dedicated, budget-friendly archive.
large data repositories, historical operational logs, backup archives, media archives
Predictable Storage Budgeting
Automate predictable budgeting for essential archival storage needs over a 3-year term. This provides financial certainty and avoids unexpected cost fluctuations for long-term data preservation.
financial planning, IT budget management, multi-year IT strategy, resource allocation
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of a significant storage volume, preventing capacity issues for archival needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per GB for data accessed less than once a year, optimizing cloud expenditure.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, offering budget predictability and potential cost savings.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically distant data centers.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements and provides low-latency access for users and applications in that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain transaction records, policy documents, and audit trails for many years to comply with regulations like SOX, FINRA, and HIPAA, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by regulations such as HIPAA to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial results for extended periods, often requiring secure and cost-effective archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended durations to meet professional conduct rules and potential litigation requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often need to archive production logs, quality control data, and supply chain records for compliance, warranty claims, and historical analysis, which can accumulate to very large volumes over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Azure Archive storage and other tiers?
Azure Archive storage is the lowest cost tier, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently, typically once or twice a year. Retrieval times can be longer (hours), and there are higher transaction costs compared to Hot or Cool tiers, making it ideal for long-term retention and compliance.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region for durability and disaster recovery. You can also read data from the secondary region, ensuring availability even in the event of a regional outage.
Can I access my archived data quickly?
Retrieval from Azure Archive storage is not instantaneous. It typically takes several hours to retrieve data, as it needs to be moved from the archive tier to a more accessible tier. This is suitable for data that is not needed on demand.
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
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