Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for long-term data retention with reserved capacity, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency for your business data over a three-year term.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage for predictable performance and cost savings.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for compliance, regulatory requirements, and historical data archiving with low access frequency.
- Cost Efficiency: Locks in pricing for three years, significantly reducing the cost per gigabyte for large archive datasets.
- Geo-Redundancy: RA-GRS ensures data is replicated across multiple regions for high durability and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering provides 100 TB of Archive tier storage with geo-redundant replication (RA-GRS) for a committed three-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring massive amounts of data to be stored cost-effectively for extended periods, such as for regulatory compliance or historical record-keeping.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage large volumes of infrequently accessed data without the unpredictable costs of on-demand storage. It integrates directly into Azure environments, providing a foundational element for data archiving strategies.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 100 TB of Archive storage, preventing unexpected capacity limitations.
- Predictable Costs: Three-year commitment offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS): Ensures data durability by replicating data across geographically separated Azure regions.
- Archive Tier Access: Optimized for data accessed rarely, providing the lowest storage cost per GB.
- Compliance Ready: Supports long-term data retention requirements for various regulatory mandates.
This reserved capacity solution is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to archive vast amounts of data cost-effectively and reliably for the long term.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. This ensures that all necessary records are available for audits and compliance checks without incurring high on-demand storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Streamline historical data management
Streamline the management of historical data by dedicating a large, cost-effective block of storage. This simplifies data lifecycle management and reduces the complexity of tracking and accessing older datasets.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, large dataset analysis, operational data logging
Automate cost-effective data retention
Automate the process of retaining large volumes of data at the lowest possible cost per gigabyte. This reserved capacity ensures that the most cost-effective tier is utilized for data that is rarely accessed but must be kept.
backup and disaster recovery strategies, media archives, scientific research data, legal discovery archives
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Ensures you have the required storage space available for your archive data, preventing unexpected capacity issues and providing predictable performance.
Archive Tier Storage
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for long-term data retention.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Offers high data durability and availability by replicating data across geographically distant Azure regions, protecting against regional outages.
3-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing for three years, offering substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates and protecting against future price increases.
Microsoft Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment, simplifying management and data access for your archived information.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have stringent regulatory requirements for data retention, often needing to store transaction records and policy information for many years. This reserved capacity ensures cost-effective compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations. This solution provides a cost-effective way to manage vast amounts of sensitive historical data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and other professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and other sensitive documents for extended durations to meet legal and professional obligations. This offers a secure and economical storage solution.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical data, and citizen information for specific periods. This reserved capacity enables them to meet these long-term storage requirements efficiently and affordably.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a program that allows you to commit to using a specific amount of Azure storage for a one or three-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Who is this storage solution for?
This solution is ideal for businesses that need to store large volumes of data for long periods, such as for compliance, regulatory, or historical purposes. It is particularly beneficial for organizations with predictable, large-scale archiving needs.
What does RA-GRS mean for my data?
RA-GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region. This provides high durability and availability, ensuring your data remains accessible even in the event of a major regional disaster.
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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