Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2as_v6, US East, 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D2as_v6 in US East for three years to achieve significant cost savings on your predictable workloads.
- Predictable Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for your compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent availability and performance for your critical applications.
- Resource Allocation: Reserve specific VM capacity in the US East region for your business needs.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud resource planning and budgeting with a fixed commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_D2as_v6 series, located in the US East region, secured with a 3-year commitment. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can significantly reduce their operational expenses for consistent and predictable cloud workloads.
Designed for businesses requiring dependable compute power, this reserved instance is ideal for running essential applications, development and testing environments, or backend services that operate continuously. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, providing a cost-effective solution without compromising performance.
- Cost Efficiency: Achieve substantial discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term use.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantees capacity availability for your chosen VM size and region.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for various workloads including web servers, application servers, and databases.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly works with other Microsoft Azure services.
- Budget Predictability: Fixed pricing over the 3-year term aids financial planning.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance by committing to this reserved VM instance for your essential business operations.
What This Enables
Cost Savings on Predictable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce cloud expenditure by committing to a 3-year term for consistent compute needs. This provides significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, optimizing your IT budget.
Dedicated servers, Application hosting, Development environments, Backend services
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Streamline operations by ensuring consistent access to compute resources for critical business applications. This reservation prevents performance degradation and downtime associated with fluctuating cloud capacity.
Production servers, Database hosting, Business-critical applications, Continuous operations
Budget Predictability for IT Infrastructure
Automate financial planning with fixed, predictable costs for your Azure compute resources over three years. This eliminates budget uncertainty and simplifies forecasting for your IT department.
Long-term projects, Stable infrastructure, Financial forecasting, Operational budgeting
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_D2as_v6 Instance Type
Benefit from a versatile virtual machine size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose computing tasks.
US East Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location for optimal performance and accessibility for your users.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrate seamlessly with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem for a unified cloud experience.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure your compute resources are always available when you need them, preventing performance bottlenecks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for core banking, trading, and insurance operations, benefiting from predictable costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, needing reliable and budget-friendly infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities rely on consistent compute for patient records, diagnostics, and research, where cost optimization and availability are critical.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement, benefiting from predictable costs for steady operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-pay for Azure compute capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term, providing significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees you a specific VM size in a chosen region.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with stable, predictable Azure workloads that are expected to run for at least one to three years are ideal candidates. This helps optimize cloud spending for consistent compute needs.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms apply.
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.