Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, 3 Years
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for a committed 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your business.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of Azure Archive storage for predictable performance and cost savings over three years.
- Archive Tier Access: Provides the lowest cost storage for infrequently accessed data, ideal for compliance and long-term backups.
- LRS Protection: Local Redundant Storage ensures data durability within a single data center region for critical archival needs.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity, simplifying budgeting and ensuring availability for extended data retention policies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity specifically for the Archive tier, committed over a 3-year term with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US West Central region. It enables businesses to secure a significant volume of low-cost storage for data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reservation to manage long-term data archiving needs, such as legal holds, regulatory compliance data, and historical backups. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a predictable cost structure for essential archival storage.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 100 TB of Azure Archive storage, preventing unexpected cost increases.
- Cost Optimization: Offers the lowest per-gigabyte cost for data requiring long-term retention and infrequent access.
- Predictable Billing: A fixed 3-year commitment simplifies budgeting and financial planning for archival storage.
- Data Durability: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects against data loss within a single Azure region.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and archival by providing secure, long-term storage.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to manage large volumes of archival data cost-effectively and predictably.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of infrequently accessed data for extended periods, such as regulatory archives or historical project files. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring data is retained securely and cost-effectively for the required duration.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, compliance-focused businesses
Cost-Optimize Archival Storage
Streamline budgeting for long-term data retention by locking in a predictable price for 100 TB of Azure Archive storage over three years. Automate cost savings for data that does not require frequent access, reducing overall IT expenditure.
budget-constrained IT departments, multi-year planning cycles, large data volume organizations, cost-conscious businesses
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and legal mandates by utilizing secure, durable, and cost-effective archival storage. Automate the process of retaining critical business records for the legally required retention periods.
regulated industry operations, legal discovery preparedness, long-term record keeping, audit-ready environments
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial volume of storage, ensuring availability and predictable performance for your archival needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed less than once a year, maximizing budget efficiency.
3-Year Commitment Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, simplifying financial planning and ensuring long-term data retention.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures high data durability by replicating data within a single Azure region, protecting against localized failures.
US West Central Region
Offers data residency and performance benefits for organizations operating within or serving this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making archive storage essential for meeting these demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and medical imaging for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating cost-effective archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to store case files, evidence, and client communications for many years to meet legal discovery requirements and professional standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to preserve public records, historical data, and citizen information for extended durations, often requiring secure and compliant archival storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (e.g., 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This offering reserves 100 TB of Archive tier storage for 3 years.
What is the Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest-cost storage option in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is infrequently accessed (less than once a year) and requires retrieval times of several hours. It is ideal for long-term backups, compliance data, and disaster recovery.
What does Local Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against localized hardware failures within an Azure region by replicating it synchronously three times to a storage scale unit. This ensures high durability for your archived data.
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
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