Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, GRS, US North Central, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS in US North Central for one year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data retention and compliance.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage.
- Redundancy: Geo-redundant storage (GRS) ensures data availability across regions.
- Term: Provides a 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and cost savings.
- Location: Deploys within the US North Central region for data residency compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity provides 1 petabyte of Azure Archive storage, committed for one year with geo-redundant storage (GRS) in the US North Central region. It is designed for long-term data retention, compliance, and disaster recovery scenarios where data access is infrequent but critical.
Businesses with significant archival data needs, such as those in regulated industries or those requiring extensive historical records, utilize this offering. It integrates directly into their Azure environment, supporting applications and data lakes that require cost-effective, durable, and highly available long-term storage solutions.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to standard or cool tier storage for infrequently accessed data.
- Durability & Availability: Geo-redundant storage ensures data is protected against regional failures.
- Compliance Ready: Meets stringent data retention and regulatory requirements for long-term archiving.
- Predictable Costs: Fixed 1-year commitment provides budget certainty for large storage volumes.
- Scalable Capacity: Secures 1 PB of storage, accommodating substantial data growth over the commitment period.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing a cost-effective, secure, and compliant solution for their long-term data archiving needs.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store vast amounts of historical data, such as financial records, audit logs, and legal documents, for extended periods. Streamline regulatory compliance by ensuring data is retained securely and accessibly for the required duration.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, data governance policies
Cost-effective disaster recovery storage
Support disaster recovery strategies by providing a durable and geo-redundant location for backup data and critical archives. Protect against regional outages with GRS, ensuring business continuity and data integrity.
business continuity planning, multi-region data strategy, risk management frameworks
Manage large volumes of infrequently accessed data
Streamline the management of large datasets that are rarely accessed but must be preserved, such as scientific research data or media archives. Automate cost savings by committing to Archive tier storage for predictable, low-cost retention.
data lifecycle management, large dataset operations, archival media storage
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limits and ensuring availability for your archival data.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost storage option for data accessed infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for long-term retention.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary region, protecting against major outages.
1-Year Commitment
Offers predictable costs and potential savings over standard pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term storage needs.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements and provides low latency access for users and applications within that geographical area.
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 SOX and GDPR.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated to store patient records, imaging data, and clinical trial results for extended periods to meet HIPAA and other health data privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to comply with professional conduct rules and potential litigation needs.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to public records laws and retention schedules that require long-term archiving of official documents, historical data, and citizen information.
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., 1 year) at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This helps in optimizing costs for predictable storage needs.
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive storage is the lowest cost tier for data that is rarely accessed and requires the longest retention periods, such as regulatory archives or media backups. Retrieval times can be longer, and costs are optimized for infrequent access.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is copied to a secondary region hundreds of miles away from the primary region. This protects your data from regional disasters and ensures high availability.
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
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