Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_D16as_v5, US East 2, 3-Year Term
Commit to a 3-year Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_D16as_v5 in US East 2 to achieve substantial cost savings on your Azure compute resources.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for predictable Azure compute workloads over three years.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US East 2 region.
- Simplified Management: Reduce operational overhead by pre-purchasing compute resources.
- Flexible Deployment: Ideal for steady-state workloads requiring consistent VM performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year commitment to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_D16as_v5 series, located in the US East 2 region. By reserving capacity in advance, organizations can significantly reduce their overall Azure compute expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
The Standard_D16as_v5 VM size is suitable for a variety of business-critical applications. This reservation is designed for businesses that require consistent and predictable compute performance for their own internal operations, such as running core business applications, development and testing environments, or data processing workloads.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of specific VM instance types in a chosen region.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Offers up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for the committed term.
- Predictable Billing: Provides a fixed cost for compute resources, aiding budget management.
- Azure Region Specific: Commitment is tied to the US East 2 region for capacity planning.
- Standard_D16as_v5 Instance: Optimized for general-purpose compute with a balance of resources.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term compute reservation.
What This Enables
Optimize Azure Compute Costs
Enable teams to significantly reduce their monthly Azure compute bills by committing to a 3-year reservation for the Standard_D16as_v5 instance. This provides predictable budgeting and avoids overspending on fluctuating pay-as-you-go rates.
Steady-state workloads, predictable resource needs, long-term cloud strategy, cost optimization initiatives
Guarantee Application Performance
Streamline operations by ensuring dedicated compute capacity is available for critical business applications running in the US East 2 region. This prevents performance degradation due to resource contention.
Core business systems, production environments, mission-critical applications, high-availability setups
Simplify Cloud Resource Management
Automate the process of securing compute resources for your internal IT needs, reducing the administrative burden of managing dynamic VM scaling. This reservation simplifies procurement and financial tracking.
IT departments, managed services, internal application hosting, development and testing
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the maximum possible savings on Azure compute costs by locking in rates for an extended period.
Standard_D16as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a general-purpose VM optimized for a balance of compute, memory, and storage, suitable for a wide range of workloads.
US East 2 Azure Region
Ensure your compute resources are deployed in a specific, strategic geographic location for latency or compliance requirements.
Azure Reserved Instances
Gain predictable costs and guaranteed capacity, reducing the financial risk and operational complexity of cloud computing.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a clear and consistent billing cycle for your reserved compute resources, simplifying financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable costs and guaranteed performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing that benefit from consistent compute capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records, medical imaging analysis, and research applications with strict uptime requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and performant systems for case management, document processing, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a one or three-year term. This commitment allows you to significantly reduce your compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a lower price per hour for the Standard_D16as_v5 VM instance in US East 2. This discount is applied automatically to your Azure bill for the duration of the reservation.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange your reservation for another instance type or region, or cancel it, subject to Azure's terms and conditions, which may involve certain fees or adjustments.
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.