Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 10 PB GRS
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in US East 2 for a committed 3-year term, ensuring long-term data availability and cost efficiency.
- Capacity: Secure 10 PB of dedicated archive storage.
- Redundancy: Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) ensures data availability across regions.
- Term: Commit to 3 years for predictable costs and long-term data retention.
- Location: US East 2 region for optimal performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for a 3-year term, specifically located in the US East 2 region. It is designed for long-term data retention and compliance, offering a cost-effective solution for infrequently accessed data that still requires high durability and availability.
Businesses with significant data archiving needs, such as those in regulated industries or those managing large historical datasets, utilize this service. It integrates into existing Azure environments, providing a scalable and reliable storage tier for backup, disaster recovery archives, and long-term compliance data.
- Massive Archive Capacity: Provision 10 PB of highly durable archive storage.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Data is replicated to a secondary region for enhanced availability and disaster recovery.
- Predictable Costing: A 3-year commitment offers stable pricing for long-term storage needs.
- Compliance Ready: Archive data in a secure, compliant environment meeting regulatory requirements.
- Optimized for Infrequent Access: Ideal for data that needs to be retained but is not accessed regularly.
This reserved capacity solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, long-term data archiving with enterprise-grade redundancy and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, regulatory records, and compliance archives for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving infrequently accessed data to a cost-optimized tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry-specific regulations and data retention policies by securing data in a durable and geographically redundant archive. Automate the process of retaining critical business information for audit and legal purposes.
data governance frameworks, audit trail maintenance, legal hold procedures, long-term record keeping
Cost-Effective Disaster Recovery Archives
Support disaster recovery strategies by storing immutable backup archives in a separate geographic region. Protect against data loss with Geo-Redundant Storage, ensuring business continuity.
business continuity planning, offsite backup storage, data resilience strategies, risk mitigation
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of storage space, preventing unexpected capacity limitations for your archiving needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures your data is replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing high durability and availability in case of regional outages.
3-Year Commitment
Provides predictable pricing and significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go options for long-term storage.
US East 2 Region
Offers a specific geographic location for data residency and compliance requirements within the Azure global network.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making archive storage essential for meeting mandates like SEC Rule 17a-4.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating secure and durable long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and discovery data for many years to meet legal retention requirements and support potential future litigation.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, requiring cost-effective and compliant storage solutions for vast datasets.
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 (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a lower per-gigabyte price. This is ideal for predictable, long-term storage needs.
What is the difference between LRS, ZRS, GRS, and RA-GRS?
LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) replicates data within a single data center. ZRS (Zone-Redundant Storage) replicates across multiple data centers within a region. GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage) replicates data to a secondary region. RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) is GRS with read access to the secondary region.
Can I access data stored in the Archive tier frequently?
The Archive tier is optimized for infrequent access. Retrieving data from the Archive tier incurs higher latency and retrieval costs compared to Hot or Cool tiers. It is best suited for data that is accessed rarely, perhaps once or twice a year.
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
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Returns
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