Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, GRS, US East, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with GRS in US East 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 1 year of access to Azure Archive storage services.
- Location: Optimized for performance and compliance within the US East region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Microsoft Azure Archive storage capacity, secured with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) in the US East region for a 1-year term. It is designed for businesses requiring extremely low-cost, long-term data retention for infrequently accessed data, such as backups, archives, and disaster recovery copies.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage vast amounts of data that must be retained for compliance or historical purposes but do not require frequent access. It integrates directly into Azure environments, allowing for centralized data management and policy enforcement.
- Massive Archive Capacity: Secure 1 PB of storage specifically for long-term archival needs.
- Geo-Redundancy: GRS protects data by replicating it to a secondary region for enhanced durability and availability.
- Cost Optimization: Archive tier offers the lowest storage costs for data that is accessed rarely.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and immutability.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and access.
This reserved capacity is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable, cost-effective long-term data storage solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Long-Term Data Archiving
Enable teams to store massive datasets for extended periods, meeting regulatory compliance and historical record-keeping needs. This ensures that critical business data is preserved and accessible for audits or future reference.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, compliance-driven organizations
Streamline Backup and Disaster Recovery
Streamline the process of storing long-term backups and disaster recovery archives in a cost-effective manner. This provides a secure and durable offsite location for critical business continuity data.
business continuity planning, multi-site operations, data protection strategies, IT infrastructure management
Automate Compliance Data Retention
Automate the fulfillment of data retention policies required by industry regulations, such as HIPAA, GDPR, or SOX. This service ensures data is stored immutably and accessible for the mandated retention periods.
regulated industries, audit preparation, legal hold requirements, data governance frameworks
Key Features
1 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the availability of a significant amount of storage, preventing unexpected capacity limitations and ensuring data can be stored as needed.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently, significantly reducing expenses for long-term data retention.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data to a secondary geographic region, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Term Commitment
Offers predictable pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for data storage needs.
US East Region
Optimizes data access and latency for applications and users located in or primarily serving the eastern United States.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain transaction records and customer data for extended periods to comply with regulations like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA requirements, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated by HIPAA to retain patient records for many years, requiring secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term storage solutions for electronic health records (EHR).
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client communications for extended periods to meet legal discovery obligations and professional conduct rules.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict records retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, necessitating large-scale, compliant, and cost-efficient storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity allows you to reserve a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a 1-year term at a predictable price. This is ideal for managing long-term data archiving needs.
What is Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)?
GRS means your data is asynchronously copied to a secondary region within the same geography. This provides higher durability and availability in case of a regional disaster.
Who should use Azure Archive storage?
Azure Archive storage is best suited for data that is accessed very rarely, such as regulatory archives, long-term backups, or historical records that must be retained for many years but are not needed for daily operations.
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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