Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 100 TB GRS US GOV AZ
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Government archive storage with a 3-year reserved capacity commitment, ensuring predictable costs and compliance for your organization's critical data.
- Cost Predictability: Lock in pricing for 100 TB of archive storage over a 3-year term, avoiding unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Government Compliance: Meets stringent US Government cloud requirements for data residency and security.
- Archive Storage: Optimized for long-term data retention and infrequent access, ideal for compliance and historical records.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage capacity within Azure Government.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Government archive storage with a 3-year reserved capacity commitment. It is designed for US government entities and their partners requiring secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term data archiving.
Ideal for IT managers and business owners in government or regulated industries, this reserved capacity ensures that critical archival data is always available and meets regulatory requirements without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage for a fixed 3-year term.
- Azure Government: Hosted in a dedicated US government cloud environment.
- Archive Tier: Lowest cost storage for data accessed infrequently.
- GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage): Data is replicated across two Azure regions for high durability.
- Compliance Focused: Designed to meet US government data handling and security mandates.
Ensure your organization's long-term data archival needs are met with predictable costs and government-grade security.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data retention for compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, archived information.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Reduce costs for infrequently accessed data
Automate the archiving of data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes. Streamline storage management by offloading cold data to a cost-optimized tier.
large data repositories, legacy data management, disaster recovery planning, long-term record keeping
Ensure data availability and durability
Protect critical archival data with Geo-Redundant Storage, ensuring availability even in the event of a regional outage. Provide business continuity for historical records and compliance documentation.
mission-critical data storage, high-availability requirements, risk-averse organizations, government operations
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees storage availability and predictable costs for your long-term data archival needs over a 3-year term.
Azure Government Cloud
Provides a secure and compliant environment specifically designed for US government data and workloads.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per GB for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing your storage budget.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across two Azure regions, protecting against regional failures.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing and simplifies budgeting for long-term data retention requirements.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government is specifically designed for US government entities, offering the necessary compliance certifications and data residency required for sensitive public sector data.
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, FINRA) and audit purposes, making archive storage a critical component for historical financial records.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HIPAA and other regulations mandate the secure storage of patient records and research data for extended periods, often requiring specialized, compliant cloud solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations must retain case files, client communications, and historical documents for many years to meet legal and ethical obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a 1-year or 3-year term at a significantly reduced rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This provides cost predictability and savings for predictable storage needs.
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a separate instance of Microsoft Azure cloud services designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as their partners.
What is the difference between Archive and other Azure Storage tiers?
Archive storage is the lowest-cost tier, optimized for data that is accessed very infrequently (e.g., once a year) and has retrieval times that can range from hours to days. Other tiers like Hot and Cool offer faster access but at a higher cost.
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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