Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with reserved capacity for one year in the US West 2 region, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your business operations.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from predictable pricing and reduced rates for long-term archival storage needs.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee 100 TB of dedicated archive storage capacity in the US West 2 region.
- Data Durability: Leverage Azure's LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) for high data durability against localized failures.
- Compliance Ready: Meet regulatory and archival requirements with cost-efficient, secure, and accessible long-term storage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity for Archive tier, committed for one year in the US West 2 region with Locally Redundant Storage (LRS). It is designed for businesses requiring cost-effective, long-term data retention for infrequently accessed data that still needs to be readily available when required.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reserved capacity fits into cloud storage strategies for backup, disaster recovery archives, and regulatory compliance data. It ensures predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for essential archival workloads within their Azure environment.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 100 TB of storage space, preventing unexpected capacity limitations.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Provides the lowest cost storage tier for data accessed less than once a year.
- 1-Year Commitment: Offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable needs.
- LRS Data Protection: Ensures data is replicated within a single data center for protection against local hardware failures.
- US West 2 Region: Deploys storage in a specific geographic location for latency and compliance requirements.
Ensure your long-term data archival needs are met with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity using Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archival and Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements and internal policies for data retention. Streamline the process of archiving historical records, legal documents, and audit trails for extended periods.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance focus
Cost-Effective Backup and Disaster Recovery Storage
Automate the storage of long-term backups and disaster recovery archives at the lowest possible cost. Protect critical business data against loss with a reliable and accessible archival solution.
business continuity planning, on-premises data offload, cloud backup strategies, risk-averse operations
Preservation of Historical Business Data
Support organizations in preserving decades of historical business data, research, or media assets. Ensure this valuable information remains accessible for future analysis or reference without incurring high storage costs.
data-driven decision making, legacy data management, research and development archives, digital asset preservation
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the required storage space is available, preventing service interruptions due to capacity limits for archival data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per GB for data that is accessed very infrequently, optimizing expenses for long-term retention.
1-Year Commitment Term
Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability for a defined period.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring high durability for archival data.
US West 2 Region Deployment
Allows data to be stored in a specific geographic location, aiding in compliance and latency management for regional operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies have strict regulatory requirements for retaining transaction records, customer data, and audit trails for many years, making cost-effective archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must store patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure and affordable long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for compliance and potential future reference, often for decades.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical data, and citizen information for extended durations, requiring scalable and cost-efficient storage solutions that meet archival standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a certain amount of Azure storage capacity for a fixed term, typically one or three years, in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This ensures predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Who should use Azure Archive storage?
Archive storage is best suited for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as regulatory archives, long-term backups, or historical records. It offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and costs compared to other tiers.
What is LRS (Locally Redundant Storage)?
LRS protects your data by replicating it synchronously three times within a single data center. This provides high durability against hardware failures within that data center but does not protect against regional disasters.
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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Returns
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