Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive 1 PB RA-GRS US GOV TX
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage for US Government entities with a 3-year commitment, ensuring long-term data compliance and cost efficiency.
- Data Archiving: Guarantees 1 PB of capacity in Azure Archive storage for long-term data retention.
- US Government Compliance: Specifically designed for US Government TX requirements, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 3 years, providing predictable budgeting and significant savings over pay-as-you-go.
- High Durability: Utilizes Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) for maximum data protection against regional failures.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity subscription provides 1 Petabyte (PB) of Archive storage specifically for US Government entities under a 3-year term. It ensures compliance with relevant regulations and offers predictable costs for your long-term data archiving needs.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations, this solution fits within cloud storage strategies for data that is accessed infrequently but requires long-term retention and high durability. It is a critical component for maintaining compliance and managing large data volumes without unexpected cost escalations.
- 1 PB Archive Storage: Dedicated capacity for cold data storage.
- 3-Year Commitment: Predictable costs and significant savings.
- US Government TX Compliance: Meets specific regulatory needs for government data.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS): Ensures data availability and durability across multiple regions.
- Optimized for Archival: Designed for data accessed less than once a year.
This reserved capacity offers US Government entities a cost-effective and compliant way to manage massive archival data sets for the long term.
What This Enables
Enable long-term regulatory data archiving
Enable teams to meet stringent data retention policies for historical records and compliance mandates. This ensures that critical business data remains accessible and auditable for the required periods without incurring high storage costs.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, compliance-focused organizations
Streamline archival storage cost management
Streamline budgeting and reduce operational expenses by locking in storage costs for 1 PB of data over a 3-year term. This predictable pricing model prevents cost overruns associated with fluctuating cloud storage rates for archival data.
budget-conscious IT departments, organizations with predictable data growth, long-term IT planning
Automate data protection for inactive data
Automate the secure storage of inactive data, such as historical transaction logs, audit trails, and legacy application data, in a highly durable and geo-redundant environment. This protects against data loss and ensures availability for potential future needs.
data-driven businesses, regulated industries, disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees the necessary storage volume for extensive archival needs, preventing capacity issues.
Archive Storage Tier
Optimized for data accessed infrequently, providing the lowest cost for long-term retention.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for predictable budgeting and significant cost savings compared to on-demand rates.
RA-GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high data durability and availability by replicating data across multiple Azure regions.
US Government TX Specific
Meets specific compliance and security requirements for US Government data storage needs.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service directly addresses the stringent data retention, compliance, and security requirements mandated for US Government entities, including specific TX compliance needs for archival storage.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain vast amounts of historical transaction data and customer records for regulatory compliance, making cost-effective archival storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations are required to maintain patient records and research data for extended periods, necessitating secure, compliant, and cost-efficient long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and case files that require long-term retention for legal and audit purposes, demanding secure and compliant archival solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a program that allows customers to commit to using a specific amount of storage capacity for a 1 or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This provides cost predictability and savings for stable storage needs.
Who is the target audience for this specific reservation?
This reservation is specifically tailored for US Government entities and contractors that require adherence to specific compliance standards (TX) and need to store large volumes of data in the Azure Archive tier.
What is the difference between Archive, Cool, and Hot storage tiers?
Archive is the lowest cost tier for data accessed less than once a year, with longer retrieval times. Cool is for data accessed less frequently (within 30 days), offering a balance of cost and access speed. Hot is for frequently accessed data, providing the fastest access but at a higher cost.
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.