Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 1 PB
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for long-term data retention with a 3-year commitment, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency for your business data.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage.
- Term: Locked-in 3-year commitment for predictable costs and availability.
- Region: Deployed in US North Central for data residency and performance.
- Type: Reserved capacity for cost savings on archival data storage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte of reserved storage capacity within Microsoft Azure's Archive tier, specifically for the US North Central region, committed over a 3-year term. It ensures a consistent and cost-effective solution for storing vast amounts of infrequently accessed data, meeting long-term retention and compliance requirements.
Ideal for businesses of all sizes that need to archive significant data volumes, this reserved capacity is managed through Microsoft's platform. It fits into environments requiring robust data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and predictable operational expenses for their storage needs.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 1 PB of Azure Archive storage for your exclusive use.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for long-term archival needs.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and immutability.
- Predictable Billing: Fixed monthly subscription ensures budget certainty over the 3-year term.
- Regional Focus: Optimized for the US North Central region, ensuring data locality.
This reserved capacity is the optimal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing cost-effective, long-term data archiving solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store massive datasets, such as historical financial records or compliance logs, for extended periods. Streamline data lifecycle management by moving inactive data to a cost-optimized tier.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data governance initiatives, regulatory compliance adherence
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry-specific regulations and legal mandates that require data retention for many years. Protect against data loss or unauthorized access with secure, immutable archival storage.
data retention policies, legal hold procedures, audit trail maintenance, long-term record keeping
Optimize Storage Costs for Inactive Data
Streamline budgets by committing to a fixed capacity for data that is accessed infrequently, significantly reducing per-gigabyte costs compared to hot or cool storage tiers. Automate the cost-effective storage of backups and disaster recovery archives.
cost management strategies, budget predictability, large data volume storage, operational efficiency
Key Features
Reserved Capacity
Guarantees 1 PB of storage, preventing capacity issues and ensuring availability for your archived data.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed less than once a year, maximizing savings.
3-Year Commitment
Locks in pricing and capacity for three years, offering budget predictability and protection against price increases.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures data is replicated across geographically distant regions for high durability and availability, with read access from the secondary region.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements for organizations operating within or serving the central United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical transaction records, making archive storage essential for meeting these demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating cost-effective archival solutions.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to preserve public records, historical documents, and operational data for decades, requiring scalable and compliant long-term storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for compliance and potential future reference, often for many years.
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, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go options. This offering reserves 1 PB of Archive storage.
Who should use Azure Archive storage?
Organizations that need to store data for long periods, often for regulatory compliance or historical record-keeping, and access it very infrequently (less than once a year) should use Azure Archive storage. It offers the lowest storage cost but has higher retrieval times and costs.
What does RA-GRS mean?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary geographic region for durability and availability. You can read data from both the primary and secondary regions.
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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