Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 100 TB, GRS, US North Central, 1 Year
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS redundancy in US North Central for a 1-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of dedicated archive storage.
- Redundancy: Geo-redundant storage (GRS) protects data against regional outages.
- Term: 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and consistent access.
- Location: US North Central region ensures data residency and low latency for regional access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity specifically for the Archive tier, secured with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US North Central region for a 1-year term. It is designed for cost-effective, long-term data retention of infrequently accessed data.
Businesses with significant archival needs, such as legal firms, healthcare organizations, or financial institutions, utilize this reserved capacity to manage large volumes of data that must be retained for compliance or historical purposes. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a predictable cost model for essential long-term storage.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go archive storage for predictable workloads.
- Data Durability: Geo-redundant storage ensures data availability even in the event of a regional disaster.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for long-term data retention and archival.
- Predictable Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage, eliminating concerns about unexpected capacity needs.
- Simplified Management: Integrates seamlessly with Azure Storage accounts for easy data access and management.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing a cost-effective, reliable solution for long-term data archival within Azure.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements for data retention by providing a dedicated, cost-optimized storage tier for historical records. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible archived data.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Cost-effectively store historical operational data
Streamline the management of large volumes of historical data, such as logs, transaction records, or sensor data, that are rarely accessed but must be kept. Automate the process of archiving data from active tiers to reduce ongoing storage costs.
on-premises infrastructure, cloud-hosted applications, business intelligence platforms, IoT data management
Ensure data availability with geo-redundancy
Protect critical archival data against regional disasters or failures by leveraging Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). Provide business continuity for long-term data assets, ensuring access even if the primary region is affected.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, mission-critical data retention, geographically distributed operations
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, ensuring availability and predictable costs for your archival needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost option for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing your storage budget.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Term Commitment
Offers a fixed price for 12 months, simplifying budgeting and providing cost certainty for long-term data retention.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements and provides low latency access for users and applications within that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making 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 cost-effective long-term archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended periods to meet professional responsibility rules and potential litigation requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict record retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, necessitating secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure Storage capacity for a 1-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This is ideal for predictable storage needs.
What is the Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest-cost storage option in Azure, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently. It has higher latency for retrieval compared to Hot or Cool tiers but offers significant cost savings for long-term retention.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is asynchronously copied to a secondary Azure region. This protects your data against major outages or disasters affecting the primary region, ensuring high availability and durability.
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
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