Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for three years with reserved capacity, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your business.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of Azure Archive storage for 3 years, providing predictable costs and availability.
- Archive Tier Access: Enables cost-effective storage for infrequently accessed data, meeting long-term retention requirements.
- LRS Protection: Local Redundant Storage ensures data durability within a single data center region for enhanced resilience.
- US North Central Region: Deploys storage in a specific geographic location, supporting data residency and compliance needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 10 petabytes of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity for the Archive tier, committed for a 3-year term with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US North Central region. It is designed for businesses requiring significant, long-term, and cost-effective storage for data that is accessed infrequently.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage large volumes of archival data, such as historical records, compliance backups, and media assets. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a scalable and predictable storage solution without the need for upfront hardware investments.
- Predictable Costing: Lock in pricing for 10 PB of Archive storage over 3 years, optimizing budget allocation.
- Long-Term Retention: Ideal for compliance, regulatory, and historical data storage needs.
- High Durability: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against localized hardware failures.
- Scalable Capacity: Provides a substantial 10 PB of storage to accommodate growing archival data requirements.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and access.
This reserved capacity solution is perfect for SMB and mid-market organizations needing a cost-effective, reliable, and predictable way to store vast amounts of archival data within Azure.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory and compliance requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. Streamline the process of retaining records, audit logs, and other essential business information for the mandated duration.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance policies, regulatory adherence
Cost-Effective Cold Data Storage
Streamline the management of infrequently accessed data, such as old project files, media archives, or legacy system backups. Automate the placement of cold data into a cost-optimized tier, reducing overall storage expenditures.
large data repositories, media asset management, historical record keeping, backup and disaster recovery
Predictable Storage Budgeting
Enable teams to lock in storage costs for a 3-year term, providing financial predictability for large data volumes. Automate capacity planning by reserving a significant amount of storage upfront, avoiding unexpected cost spikes.
financial planning, IT budget management, long-term infrastructure strategy, predictable operational expenses
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is available, preventing capacity issues for archival needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently, optimizing storage expenses.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, enabling predictable budgeting and long-term planning.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures data is replicated within a single data center, protecting against hardware failures and providing high durability.
US North Central Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements and supports disaster recovery strategies by locating data in a specific geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records, audit trails, and customer data for many years to comply with strict regulatory requirements like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA regulations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA and other regulations to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial information for extended periods, often decades.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for compliance and potential future reference, often for 7-10 years or longer.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this sector generate vast amounts of raw footage, finished products, and historical assets that require long-term, cost-effective storage for potential re-use or archival purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term (e.g., 3 years) at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures predictable costs and availability for your storage needs.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that have significant long-term data archiving requirements and want predictable, cost-effective storage solutions within Microsoft Azure.
What is the difference between Archive, Cool, and Hot tiers?
These tiers represent different access frequencies and costs. Hot is for frequently accessed data, Cool for infrequently accessed data, and Archive for rarely accessed data. Archive offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and 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.