Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 PB of Azure Archive Storage in US East 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Azure Archive Storage for 3 years, reducing long-term data storage expenses.
- Global Redundancy: Benefit from Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for enhanced data durability and availability across regions.
- Compliance Ready: Archive data according to regulatory requirements with a secure, long-term storage solution.
- Predictable Costs: Subscription model offers predictable budgeting for essential long-term data archiving needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity subscription secures 1 Petabyte (PB) of Azure Archive Storage in the US East 2 region for a 3-year term. It is designed for organizations requiring cost-effective, durable, and highly available storage for infrequently accessed data that must be retained for extended periods.
Business owners and IT managers in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to meet long-term data retention policies, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery objectives. It integrates directly into their existing Azure environment, providing a foundational layer for archiving critical business data.
- 1 PB Archive Storage: Dedicated capacity for long-term data archiving.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures data durability by replicating data to a secondary region.
- 3-Year Term: Fixed commitment for predictable costs and availability.
- US East 2 Region: Specific geographic location for data residency and access.
- Subscription Billing: Managed subscription for simplified procurement and financial planning.
This reserved capacity offers a predictable and cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving needs for businesses of all sizes.
What This Enables
Long-Term Data Archiving for Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements for data retention by securely archiving historical business records. Streamline compliance audits with readily accessible, long-term stored data.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Cost-Effective Backup Retention
Automate the retention of backup data for extended periods at archive storage rates, significantly reducing costs compared to hot or cool storage tiers. Protect against data loss with durable, geo-redundant storage.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery strategies, data protection policies, operational resilience
Archiving Historical Business Records
Support organizations in preserving critical historical business documents, financial records, and operational logs for future reference or analysis. Ensure data integrity and availability for the long term.
document management systems, financial reporting, operational logging, historical data analysis
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of storage space, preventing capacity issues and ensuring availability for your archived data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data that is accessed very infrequently, optimizing long-term retention expenses.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages.
3-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, offering cost predictability and protection against future price increases.
US East 2 Region
Meets specific data residency requirements and provides access to Microsoft's robust cloud infrastructure in a key geographic location.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain transaction records, policy documents, and audit trails 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 store patient health information (PHI) for extended periods, requiring secure and durable long-term archiving solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional conduct rules and potential litigation needs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to public records laws and retention schedules that require the long-term preservation of various official documents, citizen data, and operational records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to commit to a specific amount of 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 Archive Storage?
Archive storage is the lowest cost tier for cloud storage, designed for data that is accessed very rarely but must be retained for extended periods, such as regulatory compliance or historical records. Retrieval times can be longer and may incur higher costs.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region, providing high durability and availability. If the primary region experiences an outage, your data remains accessible from the secondary region.
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.