Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 1 PB GRS US GOV TX
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for US Government TX with a 3-year commitment, ensuring cost-effective, compliant data retention for critical government operations.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your US Government TX needs.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 3 years, providing predictable budgeting for long-term data archiving.
- Compliance Ready: Designed to meet the stringent data residency and security requirements of US Government entities.
- Long-Term Archiving: Ideal for retaining historical data, regulatory records, and compliance archives cost-effectively.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year commitment for 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Global Region (GRS) Storage Reserved Capacity, specifically for Archive tier data within the US Government Texas (TX) region. It ensures a predictable cost and dedicated capacity for your organization's long-term data retention needs.
This reserved capacity is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations that require massive, cost-effective storage for compliance, historical data, or backup archives. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, providing a foundational layer for your data management strategy.
- 1 PB Reserved Archive Storage: Guarantees a fixed amount of high-capacity, low-cost archive storage.
- 3-Year Commitment: Provides price predictability and significant savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
- US Government TX Region: Meets specific data residency and security requirements for US Government workloads.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Designed for infrequently accessed data with the lowest storage costs.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly billing aligned with your operational budget.
This reserved capacity solution is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to manage vast archives cost-effectively and compliantly within Azure Government.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, regulatory records, and compliance archives at a predictable, low cost. Streamline data lifecycle management by ensuring data is readily available for audits or historical analysis when needed.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulatory compliance mandates
Optimize cloud storage costs for large datasets
Streamline budgeting by committing to 1 PB of Azure Archive storage for 3 years, locking in favorable pricing. Automate cost savings for infrequently accessed data, reducing overall cloud expenditure without sacrificing accessibility.
large-scale data storage, budget-constrained IT departments, long-term data retention strategies, cloud cost management
Meet US Government data residency and security needs
Ensure teams are compliant with US Government data residency requirements by utilizing the dedicated US Government Texas (TX) region. Protect sensitive government data with Azure's robust security infrastructure and compliance certifications.
government agency operations, defense contractor workloads, regulated industry data, secure cloud deployments
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing capacity issues and ensuring data can be stored without interruption.
3-Year Commitment Term
Provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go and offers predictable budgeting for long-term data archiving needs.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for infrequently accessed data, ideal for compliance and historical records.
US Government TX Region
Meets stringent data residency and security requirements for US Government entities, ensuring compliance.
Subscription Billing
Allows for predictable monthly operational expenses, aligning with standard IT budgeting cycles.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This offering is specifically tailored for US Government entities, meeting strict data residency, security, and compliance requirements within the Texas region for long-term data archiving.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, FINRA) and historical analysis, making cost-effective archive storage essential for vast datasets.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other regulatory mandates, necessitating large-scale, compliant, and cost-effective storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to store case files, discovery documents, and historical client data for many years to meet legal obligations and support ongoing cases, requiring secure and affordable archive capacity.
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 significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This ensures you have the capacity you need at a predictable cost.
Who is this offering for?
This specific offering is designed for US Government entities operating within the Texas region that require a large volume (1 PB) of cost-effective, long-term archive storage.
What is the Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest cost storage option in Azure, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently, such as regulatory archives, backup data, or historical records. Data retrieval times can be longer compared to Hot or Cool tiers.
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.