Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with reserved capacity for 3 years, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your business.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of Archive storage, preventing unexpected cost increases.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for compliance, historical data, and archival needs.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and availability for predictable budgeting.
- Azure US West 2: Deploys storage in a specific, compliant geographic region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with reserved capacity for a 3-year term, located in the US West 2 region. It is designed for data that is accessed infrequently but requires long-term retention and compliance.
Business owners and IT professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage large volumes of archival data cost-effectively. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment for seamless data management and retrieval when needed.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to standard or premium storage tiers for infrequently accessed data.
- Predictable Budgeting: Fixed capacity and term provide clear cost visibility for long-term planning.
- Compliance Ready: Meets regulatory requirements for data retention and archival.
- Scalable Storage: Provides a substantial 100 TB of capacity for extensive archival needs.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly works within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
This reserved capacity solution offers SMB and mid-market organizations a predictable and cost-effective way to meet long-term data archival and compliance needs.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archival
Enable teams to store large volumes of infrequently accessed data for extended periods. Streamline compliance by ensuring data is retained according to regulatory requirements.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data warehousing, disaster recovery planning
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Support organizations in meeting strict data retention policies mandated by industry regulations. Automate the process of archiving historical records for audit and compliance purposes.
regulated industries, legal record keeping, financial data archiving, healthcare data retention
Cost-Effective Data Storage
Streamline IT budgets by locking in a predictable cost for 100 TB of storage over three years. Reduce operational overhead associated with managing fluctuating storage needs for archival data.
budget-conscious IT departments, long-term financial planning, fixed asset management, predictable operational expenses
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, preventing unexpected cost overruns for archival data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost option for data accessed very infrequently, optimizing archival expenses.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and availability, enabling predictable budgeting and long-term planning.
LRS (Locally Redundant Storage)
Offers data durability within a single data center, suitable for archival data where immediate access is not critical.
US West 2 Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with regional data sovereignty requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data 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 archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for extended periods to meet legal and ethical retention requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, requiring secure and cost-efficient long-term storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significantly lower per-gigabyte rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who is this service for?
This service is ideal for businesses that have large volumes of data they need to retain for compliance, regulatory, or historical purposes but access very infrequently. It is designed for SMB and mid-market companies operating within Microsoft Azure.
What is the difference between Archive and other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage offers the lowest cost per GB but has the highest retrieval latency and cost. It is best suited for data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval times of hours. Other tiers like Hot and Cool offer faster access at higher per-GB costs.
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.