Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage with Reserved Capacity for 3 years, ensuring cost-effective, long-term data retention for your critical business information.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Archive Storage over 3 years, reducing unpredictable operational expenses.
- Long-Term Retention: Archive data with confidence, meeting compliance and historical record-keeping needs.
- Performance Tier: Access data from the Azure Archive tier, optimized for infrequent access and lowest storage costs.
- Geographic Specificity: Reserved capacity for the US East 2 region, ensuring data locality and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity specifically for the Archive tier, committed over a 3-year term with Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US East 2 region. It guarantees a fixed amount of storage at a predictable cost, ideal for organizations needing to retain large volumes of data for extended periods.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this reservation to manage long-term data archiving needs, such as regulatory compliance, historical data analysis, or disaster recovery backups. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective solution for data that is accessed infrequently but must be preserved.
- Predictable Costs: Reserve 1 PB of Archive Storage for 3 years, avoiding potential price fluctuations.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Utilize the lowest cost storage tier for data with infrequent access requirements.
- Data Locality: Capacity is reserved for the US East 2 region, meeting specific geographic data residency needs.
- Redundancy: Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) ensures data durability within a single data center.
- Compliance Support: Facilitates meeting regulatory requirements for data retention and archival.
This reserved capacity is the smart choice for businesses needing to archive substantial data volumes cost-effectively in Azure over the long term.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by ensuring critical historical data is securely stored for extended periods. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible archived information.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Cost-effectively store historical business records
Streamline the process of retaining historical business records, such as financial statements, transaction logs, and project archives. Automate the management of large data volumes that are accessed infrequently but must be preserved.
on-premises infrastructure, cloud-based applications, business continuity planning, data lifecycle management
Manage large datasets for future analysis
Enable teams to retain vast datasets for potential future business intelligence or data science initiatives. Automate the storage of research data, sensor logs, or customer interaction histories.
data warehousing strategies, big data initiatives, research and development, operational analytics
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of storage, providing cost predictability and avoiding over-provisioning for long-term needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing storage expenses.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, protecting against market volatility and simplifying budgeting.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Ensures data durability by replicating it within a single data center, protecting against hardware failures.
US East 2 Region
Meets specific data residency requirements and compliance mandates for businesses operating in or serving that geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain extensive transaction records 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 regulations such as HIPAA to securely store patient health information (PHI) for extended periods, often requiring cost-effective archival solutions for large volumes of medical records and imaging data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional conduct rules and potential litigation discovery requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to public records laws and retention mandates, requiring them to archive vast amounts of data, including historical documents, citizen data, and operational logs, for long-term preservation and accessibility.
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 (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This helps businesses predict and manage their storage costs.
What is the Azure Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest cost storage option in Azure Blob Storage, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently (e.g., once or twice a year) but must be retained for long periods, such as for regulatory compliance or long-term backups.
What does Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) mean?
LRS protects your data against hardware failures within a single data center by replicating it synchronously across multiple devices. It provides high durability 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
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
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Returns
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