Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, 1 Year
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with reserved capacity for one year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention and compliance.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for predictable performance and cost over a 1-year term.
- Archive Tier Access: Provides cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data, ideal for compliance and historical records.
- LRS Protection: Local Redundant Storage ensures data durability within a single data center region for enhanced resilience.
- US North Central Region: Deploys storage within a specific geographic location for data residency and latency requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 petabytes of Azure Archive storage for a 1-year term, utilizing Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US North Central region. It is designed for organizations needing to store vast amounts of infrequently accessed data while ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize this service to manage long-term data archiving, regulatory compliance data, and historical records. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, offering a scalable and secure solution for their data retention policies without requiring significant upfront hardware investment.
- Predictable Cost: Lock in pricing for 10 PB of archive storage for a full year, simplifying budget management.
- Long-Term Retention: Archive tier is optimized for data accessed less than once a year, reducing storage costs for historical data.
- Data Durability: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against hardware failures within a data center.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and archival.
- Scalable Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and access.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing a cost-effective, compliant, and scalable way to manage large volumes of archived data within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store large volumes of historical data, such as financial records or past project files, for extended periods. This ensures that critical business information is preserved for future reference or auditing purposes.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Streamline adherence to industry-specific regulations and compliance mandates that require data retention for defined periods. This service provides a cost-effective and secure repository for audit trails and historical data.
compliance-focused operations, data governance frameworks, long-term record keeping, business continuity planning
Reduce Storage Costs for Infrequently Accessed Data
Automate the movement of cold data to a cost-optimized archive tier, significantly lowering storage expenses. This allows businesses to retain valuable historical data without the high cost associated with active storage tiers.
cost optimization initiatives, large data volume management, data lifecycle management, budget-conscious IT departments
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of storage space at a predictable cost for one year, simplifying budgeting for large data archives.
Archive Access Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data that is infrequently accessed, making it ideal for long-term retention and compliance.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures data durability by replicating it within a single data center, protecting against hardware failures.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a fixed commitment period for predictable costs and simplified management of long-term storage needs.
US North Central Region Deployment
Allows for data residency within a specific geographic area, meeting regional compliance and latency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term retention of transaction records and customer data to meet strict regulatory compliance standards like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for extended periods to meet professional responsibility and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical data, and citizen information for specific durations to ensure transparency and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a fixed term at a discounted rate. This provides cost predictability and ensures capacity is available when you need it.
What is the Archive access tier?
The Archive access tier is the lowest-cost storage option in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is rarely accessed and has long retention periods, such as regulatory archives or historical backups.
What does Local Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against local hardware failures within a data center by synchronously replicating it to multiple nodes within that data center. It provides a high level of durability for your data.
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.