Microsoft Storage Reservation Capacity Archive 1PB GRS 3 Year Subscription
Secure 1PB of Microsoft Azure archive storage with a 3-year reservation, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance for your business operations.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees 1PB of dedicated archive storage in Azure Government.
- Long-Term Archiving: Ideal for regulatory compliance and historical data needs.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for three years, avoiding market fluctuations.
- Azure Government Compliance: Meets stringent security and compliance requirements for US government entities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reservation provides a commitment for 1 Petabyte (PB) of archive storage capacity, specifically within Azure Government regions, for a duration of three years. It ensures that the necessary storage infrastructure is available and allocated for your organization's long-term data archiving needs.
This solution is designed for businesses, including government agencies and regulated industries, that require secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term storage for vast amounts of data. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, providing a foundational element for data lifecycle management and compliance strategies.
- 1PB Archive Capacity: Dedicated storage for massive datasets requiring infrequent access.
- 3-Year Reservation: Secures capacity and pricing for an extended period.
- Azure Government Specific: Optimized for US government cloud environments and their unique compliance needs.
- Global Redundancy (GRS): Ensures data availability and durability across geographically separate regions.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for budget management.
This Azure reservation is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing guaranteed, compliant archive storage without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Ensure Long-Term Data Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements for data retention by securing 1PB of archive storage. This ensures historical data remains accessible and compliant for audits and legal needs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance
Archive Historical Business Records
Streamline the archiving of vast historical business records, such as financial transactions, customer interactions, and operational logs. This provides a cost-effective and secure repository for data that needs to be kept for extended periods.
data-intensive operations, long-term record keeping, cloud storage optimization, business continuity planning
Guarantee Storage Capacity for Government Data
Automate the provisioning of dedicated archive storage capacity within Azure Government for sensitive government data. This ensures availability and adherence to specific government data handling and residency requirements.
government agency operations, defense contractor IT, public sector cloud adoption, secure data storage
Key Features
1 Petabyte Archive Storage Capacity
Provides ample space for massive datasets that require infrequent access but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
3-Year Reservation Term
Locks in storage capacity and pricing for an extended period, offering cost predictability and avoiding potential price increases.
Azure Government Cloud
Meets the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements specific to US government entities and their partners.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple physical locations within Azure regions.
Subscription Billing
Offers a clear, recurring billing model that simplifies financial planning and budget allocation for essential storage resources.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government is specifically designed to meet the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for US public sector entities and their contractors.
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, FINRA, HIPAA) and audit trails, making archive storage essential for historical financial and customer data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this vertical must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with regulations like HIPAA, 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 many years to meet legal discovery requirements and professional standards.
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 1 or 3 years. This allows you to secure capacity and often achieve cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who is the target audience for Azure Government storage?
Azure Government is designed for US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, as well as contractors holding or processing sensitive data on their behalf. It adheres to specific compliance standards required by these entities.
What is the difference between Archive, Cool, and Hot tiers?
Archive tier is for data accessed rarely, offering the lowest cost but with higher retrieval times. Cool tier is for frequently accessed data, balancing cost and access. Hot tier is for data accessed very frequently, offering the fastest access but at a higher cost.
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.