Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance
Secure predictable Azure VM capacity and significant cost savings with a 3-year reservation for the STANDARD_M416-104MS_V2 instance in the US North Central region.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to 3 years of usage.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee the availability of your specified VM instance type in the chosen region, preventing last-minute procurement challenges.
- Predictable Spending: Lock in pricing for the duration of the reservation, simplifying budget forecasting and financial planning for critical workloads.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your essential applications and services run on dedicated capacity, maintaining performance levels without unexpected fluctuations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM type, STANDARD_M416-104MS_V2, in the US North Central region for a 3-year term. By making this reservation, you secure discounted pricing and guaranteed capacity for your Azure compute resources, ensuring availability and predictable costs for your essential workloads.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require consistent, high-performance computing for critical applications. It fits into an Azure cloud deployment strategy by providing a cost-effective and reliable foundation for sustained workloads, complementing dynamic or variable compute needs.
- Discounted Pricing: Significant savings over pay-as-you-go rates for committed usage.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees the availability of the specified VM instance type.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in pricing and availability for an extended period.
- Regional Commitment: Specific to the US North Central Azure region.
- Cost Management: Simplifies budgeting and financial predictability for compute resources.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance for your critical applications with this long-term reserved VM instance.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Workload Performance
Enable teams to run mission-critical applications that require guaranteed compute capacity and predictable performance. Streamline operations by eliminating the need for constant monitoring and adjustment of fluctuating VM costs.
cloud-native applications, sustained compute workloads, business-critical services, Azure deployments
Optimize Cloud Spend for Stable Demands
Automate cost reductions for predictable, long-term compute needs within Azure. Streamline financial planning by locking in pricing for essential virtual machines over a 3-year period.
long-term application hosting, predictable resource utilization, cost-conscious cloud strategy, Azure infrastructure
Meet Regulatory Compliance for Data Processing
Support regulatory requirements by ensuring dedicated and consistent compute resources for data processing and analysis. Enable teams to maintain compliance by having assured capacity for sensitive operations.
data processing pipelines, compliance-bound workloads, secure Azure environments, regulated industries
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Locks in significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Specific VM Instance Type (STANDARD_M416-104MS_V2)
Ensures you have the exact compute power and configuration needed for demanding applications.
US North Central Region
Guarantees capacity availability in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance needs.
Capacity Reservation
Provides assurance that the specified VM instance will be available when you need it, preventing deployment delays.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly applies discounts and capacity guarantees to your existing Azure subscription.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require consistent, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, making reserved instances ideal for predictable workloads and cost management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex simulation, IoT data processing, and operational analytics workloads that demand consistent compute power and predictable costs for efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize Azure for patient data management, research, and analytics, requiring reliable and cost-effective compute resources that meet stringent compliance and availability needs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and available compute for document management, case management, and client-facing applications, benefiting from predictable costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine type in a particular Azure region for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the STANDARD_M416-104MS_V2 instance in US North Central, you secure a lower per-hour rate for compute capacity, leading to substantial savings over the life of the reservation compared to on-demand pricing.
What happens if my compute needs change?
While reservations are a commitment, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though specific terms apply. It is best suited for workloads with predictable, sustained usage.
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.