Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 100 TB
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity for long-term data retention, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness for your business.
- Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage in Azure's US North Central region.
- Term: Provides a 3-year commitment for predictable long-term data archiving needs.
- Billing: Offers a monthly subscription model for manageable operational expenses.
- Resilience: Utilizes Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for enhanced data durability and availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved storage capacity within Microsoft Azure's Archive tier, specifically located in the US North Central region. It is designed for long-term data retention, offering a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but must be readily available for compliance or historical reference.
This reserved capacity is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage large volumes of archival data. It fits into cloud storage strategies, ensuring that critical historical data is stored securely and compliantly without incurring the high costs associated with frequently accessed storage tiers.
- Dedicated Archive Storage: Guarantees 100 TB of capacity in the Azure Archive tier for infrequently accessed data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for high durability and disaster recovery.
- 3-Year Commitment: Locks in capacity and pricing for predictable long-term storage planning.
- Monthly Subscription: Provides a manageable operational expense model for budgeting.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory and archival requirements for sensitive business data.
This reserved capacity is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a predictable, cost-effective, and compliant solution for long-term data archiving.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data retention for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Streamline archival storage costs
Streamline operational budgets by securing a fixed, lower cost per terabyte for infrequently accessed data. This prevents cost overruns associated with dynamic storage needs for archives.
budget-conscious IT operations, long-term financial planning, infrastructure consolidation
Automate data archiving processes
Automate the process of moving aged data to a cost-effective archive tier, freeing up primary storage. This improves performance of active data sets and simplifies data lifecycle management.
automated data workflows, managed IT services, data lifecycle management policies
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the storage space needed for your long-term archival data, preventing capacity issues.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed infrequently, optimizing your budget.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Protects your data against regional outages by replicating it to a secondary location.
3-Year Term Commitment
Secures predictable pricing and capacity for long-term data retention needs.
Monthly Subscription Billing
Allows for predictable operational expenses and easier budgeting for archival storage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have stringent regulatory requirements for data retention, often needing to store transaction records and policy data for many years.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, imaging data, and research information 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 for compliance and potential future reference.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to public records laws and retention policies, requiring secure and long-term storage for a vast array of official documents and data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive?
It is a commitment to reserve a specific amount of storage capacity (100 TB in this case) in Microsoft Azure's Archive storage tier for a set duration (3 years). This ensures you have the capacity at a predictable, lower cost for data that is accessed infrequently.
What is the difference between Archive and other Azure storage tiers?
The Archive tier is the most cost-effective for storing data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for long periods, such as backups or regulatory archives. Hot and Cool tiers are for data accessed more frequently and have higher storage costs but lower access latency.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is asynchronously copied to a secondary Azure region. This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data even in the event of a major regional outage.
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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