Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, GRS, US East, 3 Years
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS in US East for a 3-year term, ensuring long-term data retention and compliance for your business.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 1 PB of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your critical long-term data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Provides data resilience by replicating data across multiple regions within the US East.
- 3-Year Term Commitment: Locks in pricing and capacity for three years, simplifying budgeting and ensuring availability.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Cost-effective solution for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity specifically for the Archive tier, with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US East region, committed for a 3-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring massive amounts of data storage for long-term retention, compliance, or historical analysis at a predictable cost.
Ideal for IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies, this solution fits within environments that have significant data archiving needs. It integrates with existing Azure infrastructure, providing a scalable and cost-effective way to manage large datasets without the unpredictable costs of pay-as-you-go archive storage.
- 1 PB Reserved Capacity: Guarantees a substantial volume of storage for your archival data.
- Azure Archive Tier: Offers the lowest cost per GB for data accessed infrequently.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS): Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple locations.
- 3-Year Commitment: Provides price predictability and capacity assurance over an extended period.
- US East Region: Optimized for businesses with data residency requirements or performance needs in this geographic area.
This reserved capacity solution is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable, cost-effective, and resilient long-term data archiving.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance for data retention mandates.
cloud storage, data retention policies, regulatory compliance, long-term data archiving
Streamline cost-effective data storage
Streamline your storage costs by committing to a large block of archive capacity at a predictable price. This solution is ideal for data that is accessed rarely but must be kept accessible.
budget predictability, large data volumes, infrequent access data, cost optimization
Automate data resilience and availability
Automate data resilience with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), ensuring your archived data remains available even in the event of a regional outage. This provides peace of mind for critical historical information.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity, data durability, cloud infrastructure
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant and predictable amount of storage space for your archival data, preventing unexpected capacity shortages.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed infrequently, optimizing your storage budget for long-term retention.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating your data across multiple geographic locations within the US East region.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in your storage capacity and pricing for three years, offering budget predictability and protection against price fluctuations.
US East Region Deployment
Meets data residency requirements and provides optimized access for users and applications located in or near the eastern United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for many years to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA rules, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are required by HIPAA to maintain patient records for extended periods, necessitating cost-effective and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and other professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for extended durations to meet professional and regulatory obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often need to archive production logs, quality control data, and supply chain information for compliance, warranty claims, and historical analysis over 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 rates. This offering is for the Archive tier, designed for infrequently accessed data.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS means your data is replicated to a secondary region within the same geography (in this case, US East). This provides high durability and availability, protecting your data against site failures.
Who is this service best suited for?
This service is ideal for businesses that need to store large volumes of data for long-term retention, compliance, or historical purposes, and want predictable costs and high data resilience.
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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