Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB, LRS, US Central, 3 Years
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with LRS in US Central for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity: Provision 10 petabytes of dedicated Azure Archive storage for massive data archives.
- Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against local hardware failures within a region.
- Term Commitment: Lock in pricing and capacity for 3 years, optimizing long-term storage costs.
- Geographic Focus: Deployed in the US Central region for data residency and access requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity commitment for Microsoft Azure Archive storage, specifically 10 petabytes (PB) located in the US Central region with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) for a duration of 3 years. It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, long-term data retention for infrequently accessed data that still needs to meet regulatory or compliance requirements.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage large volumes of archival data, such as historical records, compliance backups, or media assets. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a predictable cost structure for massive storage needs without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for predictable, long-term archival storage.
- Scalable Capacity: Secure 10 PB of storage upfront, ready for your growing archival needs.
- Data Durability: LRS ensures data resilience against local hardware failures within the US Central datacenter.
- Compliance Ready: Archive data in a secure, compliant environment to meet regulatory obligations.
- Simplified Management: Integrates with Azure services, simplifying the management of large data archives.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to archive vast amounts of data cost-effectively and reliably within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, compliance records, or media archives for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving inactive data to a cost-optimized archive tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance needs
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and legal mandates that require data retention for specific durations. Protect against data loss and maintain audit trails with durable, geo-redundant storage.
regulated industries, audit-driven organizations, long-term record keeping, data governance frameworks
Optimize Storage Costs for Inactive Data
Reduce overall storage expenditure by committing to a large block of archive capacity at a favorable rate. Automate the movement of cold data to archive tiers, freeing up more expensive storage for active use.
cost-conscious IT departments, large data volume environments, budget-constrained operations, cloud cost management
Key Features
Reserved Capacity Commitment
Guarantees 10 PB of storage is available and locks in pricing for 3 years, providing cost predictability for large archives.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost storage option for data accessed infrequently, ideal for long-term retention and compliance.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single datacenter in the US Central region, ensuring data availability.
US Central Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements and provides low latency access for users and applications within the central United States.
3-Year Term
Secures favorable pricing and capacity planning for extended data retention periods, simplifying long-term IT budgeting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have stringent regulatory requirements for data retention, often mandating the archiving of transaction records and customer data for many years.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, medical images, and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other health regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents to meet professional standards and potential legal discovery requirements.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate vast amounts of rich media content that requires long-term, cost-effective storage for archival purposes, such as historical footage or completed projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significantly reduced price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This offering reserves 10 PB of Archive storage for 3 years.
What is the difference between Archive and other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage is the lowest-cost tier, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently and can tolerate longer retrieval times (hours). Hot and Cool tiers offer faster access but at a higher cost per GB.
What does LRS mean for my data?
Local Redundant Storage (LRS) replicates your data synchronously three times within a single datacenter in the US Central region. This protects your data from hardware failures but not from datacenter-wide disasters.
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
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