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 storage for your business data over a one-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage in the US North Central region for predictable data management.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for a 1-year term, providing significant savings for infrequently accessed data.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for data archiving and long-term retention with geo-redundant storage.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your critical historical data remains accessible for audits, analytics, or future reference.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of reserved storage capacity within Microsoft Azure's Archive tier, specifically configured for geo-redundant storage 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 kept for compliance or historical purposes.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits into environments that require robust, compliant, and budget-conscious data archiving solutions. It integrates with existing Azure deployments to manage vast amounts of historical data without incurring the high costs associated with hot or cool storage tiers.
- 100 TB Reserved Capacity: Guarantees a fixed amount of storage for predictable budgeting and planning.
- Azure Archive Tier: Optimized for lowest cost for data accessed rarely (e.g., once a year).
- Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS): Provides high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple regions.
- 1-Year Term Commitment: Secures pricing and capacity for a full year, ideal for long-term data strategies.
- US North Central Region: Ensures data residency and performance for organizations operating within or serving this geographic area.
Secure your long-term data archiving needs with predictable capacity and cost-effective storage designed for compliance and business continuity.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, audit logs, and operational archives, for extended periods. Streamline compliance with regulatory mandates by ensuring data is securely and cost-effectively retained.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Support organizations in meeting strict industry regulations that mandate data retention for specific durations. Protection against non-compliance penalties by maintaining an auditable trail of historical business data.
regulated industries, audit-heavy operations, long-term record keeping, data governance policies
Optimize Storage Costs for Cold Data
Streamline budget management by significantly reducing the cost of storing data that is accessed very rarely. Automate the process of moving aged data to a cost-effective tier, freeing up resources for active data.
cost-conscious IT operations, large data volumes, infrequent data access patterns, cloud cost optimization
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed storage amount for predictable budgeting and planning for your long-term data needs.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed infrequently, optimizing your IT budget.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high durability and availability of your archived data by replicating it across geographically separate regions.
1-Year Subscription Term
Locks in your capacity and pricing for a full year, ideal for long-term data retention strategies and predictable expenses.
US North Central Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements and ensures performance for businesses operating within or serving the US North Central area.
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 cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with regulations like HIPAA, requiring the long-term secure storage of patient records, imaging data, and operational logs for extended periods.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional standards and potential legal discovery requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to public records laws and retention policies that mandate the archiving of official documents, historical data, and operational records for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive?
It is a subscription service that reserves 100 TB of storage capacity in Microsoft Azure's Archive tier for a 1-year term. This tier is designed for data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for long periods due to compliance or historical reasons.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that need to store large volumes of data long-term at a low cost. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing data retention and compliance.
What are the retrieval times for data in the Archive tier?
Data retrieval from the Archive tier can take several hours, as it is optimized for cost and long-term storage rather than immediate access. This makes it suitable for data that is rarely needed.
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.