Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 10 PB LRS US Gov
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with reserved capacity for US Government entities, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance for three years.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of archive storage, preventing unexpected cost increases and ensuring availability.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for regulatory compliance and historical data archiving, offering cost-effective storage for inactive data.
- US Government Compliance: Specifically designed for US Government requirements, meeting stringent data residency and security standards.
- 3-Year Term: Provides predictable costs and commitment for extensive data archiving needs over a defined period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity of 10 Petabytes (PB) for Microsoft Azure Archive Storage, specifically tailored for US Government entities with LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) in the US Government Virginia region. It ensures a dedicated block of high-capacity, low-cost storage for long-term data retention needs over a three-year term.
Organizations requiring massive data archiving for compliance, historical records, or disaster recovery planning will find this solution beneficial. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within US Government agencies or contractors who need to manage vast datasets cost-effectively while adhering to strict data governance and residency requirements.
- Massive Data Archiving: Securely store up to 10 PB of data for extended periods.
- Cost Optimization: Archive storage offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for infrequently accessed data.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees storage availability and predictable pricing for the duration of the commitment.
- LRS Protection: Locally Redundant Storage ensures data is replicated within a single data center for resilience.
- US Gov Specific: Meets the unique compliance and security needs of US Government workloads.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for US Government organizations needing to archive extensive data volumes cost-effectively and compliantly over a three-year term.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by archiving vast amounts of historical data for extended periods. This ensures data is readily available for audits and compliance checks, mitigating risks associated with data non-compliance.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, regulatory compliance frameworks
Cost-effectively store historical operational data
Streamline the management of historical operational data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for business intelligence or future analysis. This provides a predictable and significantly lower cost per gigabyte compared to hot or cool storage tiers.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, long-term record keeping, operational analytics
Support disaster recovery and business continuity
Automate the long-term backup and archiving of critical business data for disaster recovery purposes. This ensures that even in the event of a major incident, historical data can be recovered, supporting business continuity objectives.
backup and recovery strategies, business continuity planning, data resilience architectures, risk management
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, ensuring availability and predictable costs for massive data archiving needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for infrequently accessed data, optimizing budgets for long-term retention.
LRS (Locally Redundant Storage)
Ensures data is replicated within a single data center, offering resilience against hardware failures.
US Government Region (Virginia)
Meets specific data residency and security requirements for US Government workloads and contractors.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers a fixed price and commitment, simplifying financial planning for long-term data storage strategies.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
US Government entities have strict requirements for data retention, compliance, and data residency, making this specialized offering a direct fit for their long-term archiving needs.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain vast amounts of historical transaction and policy data for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, often for many years.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations need to store extensive patient records, imaging data, and research findings for compliance and future analysis, often requiring long-term, cost-effective solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments manage massive volumes of case files, discovery documents, and historical client data that require secure, long-term, and compliant storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is the lowest-cost storage tier in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently and requires long-term retention. It offers the lowest storage costs but has higher data retrieval times and costs compared to Hot or Cool tiers.
What does 'Reserved Capacity' mean?
Reserved Capacity means you are committing to a specific amount of storage (in this case, 10 PB) for a fixed term (3 years) at a predetermined price. This ensures you have the capacity you need and protects you from potential price increases during the term.
Why is this specific to US Government entities?
This offering is deployed in a US Government-specific Azure region and adheres to the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for US Government workloads and their partners.
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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