Microsoft Storage Reservation Capacity Archive 1PB GRS US Government 3-Year Subscription
Secure 1PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for US Government entities with a 3-year reservation, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees 1 petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your organization's critical data.
- Long-Term Archiving: Ideal for regulatory compliance and historical data needs, providing cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data.
- US Government Focus: Tailored for US Government entities, meeting specific compliance and security requirements for sensitive data.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for three years, offering predictable costs and simplifying long-term data management planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reservation provides 1 petabyte (PB) of capacity for Archive storage, specifically designed for US Government entities and licensed for a 3-year term. It enables organizations to reserve significant storage volume at a predictable cost, ensuring data is available for compliance, historical analysis, or long-term backup needs.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within US Government organizations or those handling government data. It fits into environments requiring massive, cost-effective data archiving solutions, such as long-term legal holds, scientific research data, or historical operational records that must be retained for extended periods.
- Dedicated Archive Capacity: Reserves 1PB of Azure Archive storage, the lowest cost tier for data accessed rarely.
- Cost Predictability: A 3-year reservation offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for sustained large volumes.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent data retention and archiving requirements often mandated for government and regulated industries.
- Global Reach, Local Compliance: GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures data availability and resilience, while US Government designation meets specific security protocols.
- Simplified Management: Pre-purchased capacity simplifies budgeting and procurement for large-scale, long-term data storage needs.
This 3-year Azure Archive reservation is the optimal choice for US Government organizations needing to manage vast amounts of data cost-effectively and compliantly.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for regulatory compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent data retention mandates by securing a dedicated 1PB of Azure Archive storage. This ensures critical historical data remains accessible for audits and compliance checks over extended periods.
cloud storage, data retention policies, compliance management, large data volumes
Streamline budgeting for massive data storage needs
Streamline financial planning by locking in capacity and pricing for 1PB of Archive storage over a 3-year term. This reservation eliminates cost fluctuations associated with storing vast, infrequently accessed datasets.
budget forecasting, cloud cost optimization, long-term IT planning, predictable expenses
Automate data lifecycle management for inactive data
Automate the process of moving inactive data to the most cost-effective tier by reserving Azure Archive capacity. This ensures that data meeting archival criteria is stored efficiently and compliantly.
data lifecycle management, cloud resource allocation, storage tiering, operational efficiency
Key Features
1 Petabyte (PB) Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial volume of storage, preventing capacity shortages and ensuring your archiving needs are met.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per GB for data accessed very infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for long-term data retention.
3-Year Reservation Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for three years, offering predictable costs and substantial savings compared to on-demand rates.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically separate regions, protecting against regional outages.
US Government Designation
Meets specific security, compliance, and data handling requirements mandated for US Government entities and their data.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This reservation is specifically designed for US Government entities, meeting stringent data retention, security, and compliance mandates for public sector data archives.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods, often requiring large, cost-effective, and compliant archiving solutions like this reservation.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions are subject to strict regulatory requirements for data retention and audit trails, making a secure and cost-effective 1PB archive reservation essential for compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments manage vast amounts of case data and discovery documents that require long-term, secure, and compliant archiving to meet legal obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Storage Reservation?
A Storage Reservation is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically offering significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This reservation guarantees your capacity and locks in your rate.
Who is this reservation intended for?
This specific reservation is designed for US Government entities or organizations handling US Government data that require large-scale, long-term archiving solutions. It is ideal for meeting strict compliance and data retention requirements.
How does Archive storage differ from other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage is the lowest-cost tier, optimized for data that is accessed very infrequently (e.g., once or twice a year) but must be retained for long periods. Retrieval times can be longer and may incur higher 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
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.