Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity for long-term data retention and compliance needs, ensuring cost-effective, compliant data archiving for your business.
- Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage for your critical long-term data.
- Compliance: Meets regulatory and archival requirements for data that needs to be retained for extended periods.
- Cost Efficiency: Provides a predictable monthly cost for high-volume, infrequently accessed data storage.
- Availability: Ensures data is accessible for compliance audits or historical reference when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 100 TB of dedicated archive storage in the US North Central region. It is designed for businesses requiring a cost-effective solution for long-term data retention, meeting compliance mandates, and ensuring data is available for historical analysis or audits.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits within cloud storage strategies for data that is accessed infrequently but must be preserved. It integrates with Azure services to manage and protect your organization's vital archival data.
- Dedicated Archive Storage: Secure 100 TB of capacity specifically for infrequently accessed data.
- Long-Term Retention: Supports compliance and business needs for extended data archiving.
- Predictable Costs: Offers a fixed monthly subscription for budget certainty.
- Geographic Specificity: Reserved capacity for the US North Central Azure region.
- Microsoft Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, compliant, and cost-effective long-term data storage within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to archive large volumes of historical data, such as financial records or past project files, for extended retention periods. Streamline compliance by ensuring all necessary data is stored securely and cost-effectively for regulatory audits.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Meet Regulatory Compliance Mandates
Automate the process of meeting strict industry regulations that require data to be stored for many years, like HIPAA or GDPR archival requirements. Ensure business continuity by having critical historical data readily available for audits or legal discovery.
data governance policies, audit trail requirements, long-term record keeping, cloud data management
Cost-Effective Storage for Infrequently Accessed Data
Streamline budget management by securing a fixed monthly cost for 100 TB of archive storage, significantly reducing expenses compared to standard storage tiers. Support business intelligence and historical analysis by retaining data that is rarely accessed but valuable.
predictable IT budgeting, large data volumes, infrequent data access patterns, cost optimization strategies
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of dedicated storage for your archival needs, ensuring availability and performance for long-term data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the most cost-effective solution for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
Monthly Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs, simplifying IT budget management for long-term data storage requirements.
US North Central Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with regional data protection regulations for businesses operating in or serving this area.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with your existing Azure services, providing a unified and secure cloud data management experience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have stringent regulatory requirements for retaining transaction records, policy documents, and audit trails for many years, making archive storage essential for compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with regulations like HIPAA, which mandate the secure storage and accessibility of patient records and medical data for extended periods, often necessitating archive solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to retain case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet legal obligations and internal policies, often requiring cost-effective archive storage.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to public records laws and retention policies that require the long-term preservation of various documents, data, and communications for accountability and historical purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of storage capacity (in this case, 100 TB) in a particular Azure region and tier (Archive) for a one-year term. This provides a lower price per GB compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is the difference between Archive and other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage is designed for data that is accessed very infrequently, typically once or twice a year, and has the lowest storage cost. Other tiers like Hot and Cool are optimized for more frequent access and have higher costs.
Can I access data stored in the Archive tier quickly?
Accessing data from the Archive tier is slower and incurs retrieval costs. It is best suited for data that does not require immediate access, such as long-term backups or compliance archives.
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.