Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with a 3-year Reserved Capacity commitment in US West 2, ensuring long-term data availability and cost predictability.
- Capacity Commitment: Guarantees 10 PB of Archive storage for 3 years, preventing unexpected cost increases.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable long-term storage needs.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Provides geo-redundant storage for enhanced data durability and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Archive Tier Access: Optimizes costs for infrequently accessed data while maintaining compliance and accessibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering provides 10 petabytes of Archive tier storage for a 3-year term in the US West 2 region. It is designed for organizations with substantial, long-term data archiving requirements, offering a predictable cost structure and enhanced data redundancy through Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS).
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reservation to manage large volumes of compliance data, historical records, or backup archives. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, providing a foundational storage layer for critical business information that requires long-term retention without frequent access.
- Reserved Capacity: Lock in 10 PB of Archive storage for 3 years at a discounted rate.
- Cost Predictability: Budget effectively with fixed pricing for your long-term archival needs.
- Geo-Redundancy (RA-GRS): Ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for high durability and availability.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Ideal for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits within your existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
This reserved capacity is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, durable, and compliant long-term storage for vast amounts of data.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving for Compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory retention requirements by storing vast amounts of historical data. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, yet cost-optimized, archival storage.
regulated industries, data retention policies, compliance mandates, large data volumes
Cost-Effective Backup and Disaster Recovery
Automate the storage of long-term backups and disaster recovery archives at a significantly reduced cost. Protect business continuity by ensuring critical data is preserved for extended periods.
business continuity planning, data protection strategies, backup infrastructure, risk mitigation
Preserving Historical Business Records
Organizations preserving historical transaction data, project archives, or legacy system information can ensure its availability. Maintain access to critical historical business records for analysis or future reference.
data lifecycle management, historical data retention, knowledge management, operational records
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial storage volume for long-term archival needs, preventing capacity issues and unexpected cost spikes.
3-Year Term Commitment
Provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term storage requirements.
Archive Storage Tier
Optimizes costs for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained, balancing accessibility with affordability.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages.
US West 2 Region
Offers a specific geographic location for data residency and compliance needs within the Microsoft Azure global network.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA to securely store patient records for many years, requiring cost-effective and durable solutions like archive storage for compliance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict data retention policies for public records, legal documents, and historical archives, necessitating large-scale, long-term, and compliant storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended durations to meet professional obligations and potential litigation needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a purchasing option that allows you to commit to 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 is ideal for predictable, long-term storage needs.
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 but must be retained for long periods, such as regulatory archives or backup data. Retrieval times can be longer and costs higher than other tiers.
What does RA-GRS mean?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for durability, and you can access both primary and secondary copies of your data. This provides the highest level of data redundancy and availability.
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
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