Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, LRS, US West Central, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with LRS in US West Central for a full year, ensuring cost-effective and compliant long-term data retention for your business.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage.
- Redundancy: Local Redundant Storage (LRS) protects data against local hardware failures.
- Term: Provides 1 year of reserved capacity for predictable budgeting.
- Location: Optimized for performance and compliance within the US West Central region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 1 Petabyte of Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity for Archive tier, specifically configured with Local Redundant Storage (LRS) in the US West Central region for a 1-year term. It ensures a predictable cost and guaranteed capacity for your organization's long-term data archiving needs.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require cost-effective, durable, and compliant storage for infrequently accessed data. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, supporting regulatory compliance and data lifecycle management strategies.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve 1 PB of Archive storage for consistent availability.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from lower per-gigabyte costs associated with reserved capacity.
- Data Durability: LRS ensures data is replicated within a single data center for protection against local failures.
- Long-Term Archiving: Optimized for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
- Predictable Billing: Lock in pricing for 1 year, simplifying budget management.
Ensure your long-term data retention needs are met with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity through this Microsoft Azure Archive storage reservation.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to store large volumes of infrequently accessed data for extended periods, meeting regulatory requirements and internal retention policies. This ensures data is available for audits or historical reference while minimizing storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data lifecycle management, regulatory compliance
Streamline data retention for historical records
Streamline the process of retaining historical business records, such as financial statements, legal documents, or customer transaction logs, for compliance or business intelligence purposes. This provides a cost-effective and secure repository for such data.
data governance initiatives, business continuity planning, information management systems
Automate cost-effective storage for backups
Automate the storage of long-term backup archives, ensuring that critical data is preserved for disaster recovery scenarios at a significantly reduced cost compared to hot or cool storage tiers. This guarantees capacity for essential recovery data.
backup and recovery strategies, disaster preparedness, on-premises data offload
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage space, ensuring your archival needs are met without capacity concerns.
Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is accessed very infrequently, optimizing long-term storage expenses.
Local Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects your data against hardware failures within a single data center, ensuring high durability for critical archival information.
US West Central Region
Offers data residency and potentially lower latency for organizations operating within or serving users in this geographic area.
1 Year Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for a full year, simplifying budgeting and providing cost predictability for long-term data retention.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term retention of transaction records and customer data for regulatory compliance, such as SEC Rule 17a-4 and SOX, making archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must retain patient records, imaging data, and research information for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating cost-effective archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need to archive case files, client communications, and billing records for many years to meet legal discovery requirements and professional liability standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are mandated to retain public records, historical data, and operational logs for specific durations to ensure transparency, accountability, and historical preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a 1-year term, which allows Microsoft to offer you a lower per-gigabyte price compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
What is the Archive storage tier?
The Archive tier is the lowest-cost Azure Blob storage tier, designed for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for extended periods, such as regulatory compliance or long-term backups.
What is Local Redundant Storage (LRS)?
LRS protects your data by replicating it synchronously three times within a single data center. This provides durability against hardware failures within that facility.
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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