Microsoft Storage Service Capacity Archive 1PB LRS 3-Year Subscription
Secure 1PB of long-term archive storage with Microsoft's Storage Service Capacity, licensed for three years to ensure data compliance and accessibility.
- Capacity: Provides 1 petabyte of dedicated archive storage for critical business data.
- Term: Licensed for a full three-year term, ensuring continuous coverage and predictable costs.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory requirements for data retention and archival.
- Accessibility: Enables secure access to archived data when needed for audits or historical reference.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Storage Service Capacity subscription provides 1 petabyte of archive storage, licensed for three years. It is designed for organizations requiring long-term, cost-effective storage of data that is accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to offload infrequently accessed data from primary storage systems, reducing operational costs and ensuring data is available for regulatory or business needs. It integrates with existing Microsoft cloud infrastructure.
- 1 Petabyte Archive Capacity: Secure a substantial amount of storage for long-term data retention.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Lock in capacity and pricing for three years, simplifying budgeting.
- Geo-Redundant Storage (LRS): Data is replicated within a single data center for protection against hardware failures.
- Government Cloud (USGOVAZ): Specifically deployed within Azure Government for enhanced security and compliance for US public sector entities.
- Cost-Effective Archiving: Ideal for data that needs to be kept for extended periods but is not accessed regularly.
This 3-year archive storage subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing secure, compliant, and cost-effective long-term data retention.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data retention for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements for data archival and retention periods. Ensure that critical business data remains accessible for audits and historical analysis for the duration of the subscription.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive operations, regulated industries
Reduce primary storage costs
Streamline operations by offloading infrequently accessed data from expensive primary storage tiers. Automate the movement of historical data to a cost-effective archive solution, optimizing IT budgets.
on-premises infrastructure, cloud-based storage, virtualized environments, large data volumes
Support eDiscovery and legal holds
Provide a secure and auditable repository for data required for legal discovery or internal investigations. Ensure that archived data can be quickly located and retrieved when necessary.
litigation-prone businesses, compliance-focused organizations, data governance programs
Key Features
1 Petabyte Storage Capacity
Provides ample space for extensive long-term data archiving needs.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous coverage for extended data retention periods.
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
Protects data against hardware failures within a single data center.
Azure Government Cloud (USGOVAZ)
Ensures compliance and security for US public sector and government-related data.
Archive Access Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for data accessed infrequently but requiring long-term preservation.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
The USGOVAZ designation specifically targets government entities, ensuring compliance with stringent data residency, security, and handling requirements mandated for public sector organizations.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require long-term data retention for regulatory compliance, audit trails, and historical analysis, making cost-effective archive storage essential for managing vast amounts of transactional and customer data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must retain patient records and research data for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure and scalable archive solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often need to archive case files, client communications, and historical documents for many years to meet professional obligations and potential legal discovery requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Storage Service Capacity?
It is a Microsoft offering that provides dedicated storage capacity, licensed as a subscription. This specific SKU is for archive storage, designed for data that is accessed infrequently but needs to be retained for compliance or historical purposes.
Who is the target audience for this Azure Government storage?
This service is specifically designed for US federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as contractors holding or processing sensitive data on behalf of the US government. It ensures compliance with specific government security and data handling requirements.
What is the difference between LRS and GRS for Azure storage?
Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) replicates your data within a single data center, protecting against hardware failures. Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) replicates data to a secondary region hundreds of miles away, offering higher availability and disaster recovery capabilities. This SKU specifies LRS.
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.