Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, LRS, US North Central, 1 Year
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with LRS in US North Central for a 1-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 100 TB of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your critical long-term data.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage costs for data accessed infrequently.
- Data Redundancy: Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) protects against hardware failures within a single data center.
- Predictable Billing: Subscription-based licensing provides a fixed cost for 12 months of service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 100 TB of dedicated Archive storage in the US North Central region for one year. It is designed for long-term data archiving with the lowest cost per gigabyte, utilizing Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) for data durability against local hardware failures.
Business owners and IT managers in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to meet regulatory compliance, retain historical data for business intelligence, or archive operational records. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a scalable and cost-effective solution for vast amounts of infrequently accessed data.
- Archive Storage Tier: Access the most cost-effective storage option for data accessed less than once a year.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space, ensuring availability for your archived data.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Provides 3 copies of your data within a single data center for protection against local hardware failures.
- 1-Year Term: Lock in pricing and capacity for 12 months, simplifying budget management.
- US North Central Region: Deploy your storage in a specific geographic location for compliance or performance needs.
This reserved capacity offers SMB and mid-market organizations a predictable and economical way to manage extensive long-term data archives within Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, audit logs, or past project files, at the lowest possible cost. Streamline compliance with data retention mandates by ensuring data is securely stored and accessible for the required period.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises data centers with cloud archiving
Regulatory Compliance Data Retention
Organizations deploying solutions to meet strict industry regulations can ensure immutable and cost-effective storage for compliance data. Support regulatory requirements for data longevity and auditability by reserving dedicated archive capacity.
regulated industries, data governance frameworks, long-term record keeping
Business Intelligence and Analytics Data
Businesses migrating historical data for long-term analytics can leverage this service to store large datasets affordably. Automate the process of moving older, less frequently accessed data to a cost-optimized tier, freeing up primary storage.
data warehousing strategies, big data initiatives, historical trend analysis
Key Features
Archive Storage Tier
Significantly reduces storage costs for data that is accessed very infrequently, optimizing IT budgets.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantees 100 TB of storage space, ensuring your archived data is always available when needed.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against local hardware failures by maintaining multiple copies within a single data center.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and capacity planning for the upcoming year, simplifying financial management.
US North Central Region Deployment
Allows for data residency and compliance with regional data sovereignty requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SOX and MiFID II, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial information for many years, requiring secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional conduct rules and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict records retention policies for public documents, historical archives, and citizen data, necessitating secure, compliant, and scalable long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (e.g., 1 year) in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go. This particular offering reserves 100 TB of Archive storage.
What is the Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest cost storage option in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is accessed very rarely, typically once or twice a year. Retrieval times can be longer and costs are higher for retrieval compared to Hot or Cool tiers.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against local hardware failures within a single data center. It provides three copies of your data, stored in different fault domains within that data center, ensuring high availability against localized issues.
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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