Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 10 PB GRS
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with a 1-year reserved capacity commitment for long-term data retention and compliance needs.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of dedicated Azure Archive storage for predictable long-term data archiving.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 1 year, providing significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for stable archive workloads.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for data retention and archival with Azure's secure and durable storage.
- Global Reach: Utilizes Azure's Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in US North Central for high availability and disaster recovery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 10 petabyte (PB) reserved capacity commitment for Microsoft Azure Archive Storage, valid for one year. It ensures a consistent and cost-effective solution for organizations needing to store vast amounts of data for extended periods, such as regulatory compliance, historical records, or media archives. The Global-Redundant Storage (GRS) option in the US North Central region provides enhanced durability and availability.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who manage large data volumes and require a predictable, budget-friendly storage tier for infrequently accessed data. It integrates directly into existing Azure environments, serving as a foundational component for data lifecycle management strategies.
- Reserved Capacity: Secures 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for a full year, ensuring availability and predictable costs.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Designed for data accessed less than once a month, offering the lowest storage cost per GB.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated across two Azure regions for enhanced durability and disaster recovery.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for meeting compliance mandates, legal holds, and preserving historical business data.
- Simplified Management: Integrates seamlessly with Azure services for streamlined data archiving workflows.
This reserved capacity commitment is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, reliable, and compliant long-term data archiving on Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements for data retention by providing a cost-effective and durable archive storage solution. Ensure business continuity and audit readiness with data stored securely for extended periods.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance
Streamline historical data management
Streamline the management of historical business data, such as financial records, transaction logs, or media assets, that require long-term preservation. Reduce the operational overhead associated with managing large volumes of infrequently accessed information.
data warehousing, digital asset management, business intelligence, record keeping
Automate cost-effective data retention
Automate cost-effective data retention strategies by committing to a large block of archive storage at a fixed price for one year. This predictability helps in budgeting for long-term storage needs.
cloud storage optimization, budget planning, operational efficiency, large data volumes
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees access to a substantial amount of archive storage at a predictable cost for one year, simplifying budgeting and ensuring availability.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed infrequently, making long-term retention economically feasible.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across two Azure regions, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing for a full year, offering significant savings compared to on-demand pricing for stable archive workloads.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, allowing for unified management and data workflows within a trusted cloud environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have strict regulatory requirements for retaining transaction data, customer records, and audit trails for many years, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with regulations like HIPAA, requiring long-term storage of patient records, imaging data, and research information, often necessitating secure and durable archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to retain case files, client communications, and historical documents for extended periods to meet legal obligations and manage potential future discovery requests.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate and store vast amounts of raw footage, finished assets, and historical content that require cost-effective, long-term archival solutions for future use or preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reserved capacity for Azure Archive Storage?
Reserved capacity is a commitment to use a specific amount of storage (in this case, 10 PB) for a set term (1 year) at a discounted, fixed price. It ensures your storage is available and predictable in cost for the duration of the commitment.
How does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) benefit my archived data?
GRS replicates your data synchronously to a secondary region within the same geography. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data against hardware failures or regional disasters.
Who is the ideal customer for this offering?
This offering is ideal for businesses that need to store large volumes of data for extended periods, such as for compliance, legal, or historical purposes, and want to optimize costs through a predictable, long-term commitment.
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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