Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 100 TB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with Reserved Capacity for one year in the US West region, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from discounted pricing by committing to 100 TB of archive storage for a full year.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for compliance and historical data that requires infrequent access but must be preserved.
- Regional Availability: Specifically provisioned for the US West region, optimizing latency and data sovereignty.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in your storage costs for 12 months, simplifying budget management for archival needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity provides 100 TB of Archive storage, committed for one year in the US West region with Locally Redundant Storage (LRS). It offers a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed very infrequently but must be retained for extended periods, such as regulatory compliance or historical records.
This offering is designed for businesses that require significant, long-term data archiving capabilities without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure. IT Managers and Business Owners can utilize this to meet compliance mandates and preserve critical historical data while optimizing their cloud storage expenditures.
- Archive Storage Tier: Access the lowest cost storage tier for data accessed less than once a month.
- Reserved Capacity: Commit to 100 TB for 12 months to receive significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Locally Redundant Storage (LRS): Data is protected against localized hardware failures within a single data center.
- US West Region: Optimized for deployments within the US West geographic area.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable annual billing for simplified financial planning.
This reserved capacity is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to archive large datasets cost-effectively for extended periods.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance.
Cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data governance policies
Streamline historical data management
Streamline the process of managing vast amounts of historical data that are rarely accessed but must be kept. This reduces the complexity and cost associated with traditional storage methods.
Data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, legacy system data offload
Automate cost-effective data retention
Automate cost-effective data retention for critical business records, such as financial statements, legal documents, and patient records. This provides peace of mind and predictable budgeting.
SaaS applications, on-premises data archiving, disaster recovery planning
Key Features
100 TB Archive Storage
Provides a substantial capacity for long-term data retention at the lowest cost tier.
1 Year Reservation
Locks in pricing for 12 months, offering significant cost savings and predictable budgeting.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring availability.
US West Region
Optimizes performance and data residency for organizations operating within or serving the western United States.
Subscription Billing
Simplifies financial management with predictable annual invoicing for your archival storage needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for many years to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules. Archive storage provides a cost-effective solution for this long-term data retention requirement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are required to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial results for extended periods, often 7 to 10 years or longer, to meet HIPAA and other regulatory mandates. Azure Archive storage offers a compliant and economical way to manage this data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, client communications, and discovery documents for extended durations to comply with legal retention policies and potential future litigation needs. This reserved capacity ensures data is available and cost-effective to store.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data. Long-term, cost-effective storage is essential for compliance and accessibility, making reserved archive capacity a suitable solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a program that allows you to commit to a specific amount of storage capacity for a set term (like 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is the Archive storage tier?
Archive is the lowest cost tier of Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is infrequently accessed (less than once a month) and requires the longest retrieval times (hours). It is ideal for long-term backup, disaster recovery, and archival data.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against hardware failures within a single data center. It asynchronously copies your data three times within a single physical location, providing durability against local failures.
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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