Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2s_v5, US East 2, 3-Year Term
Secure predictable costs for your Azure Standard_D2s_v5 virtual machines in US East 2 with a 3-year reservation.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your compute resources.
- Predictable Budgeting: Ensure consistent monthly costs for your critical workloads over three years.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types in your chosen region.
- Azure Optimization: Ideal for steady state workloads requiring consistent performance and cost control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_D2s_v5 virtual machine in the US East 2 region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity in advance, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring a predictable expenditure for your compute resources.
This offering is designed for businesses that have consistent and predictable compute needs for their applications and services. It is suitable for IT managers and professionals managing cloud infrastructure for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise organizations who want to optimize their Azure spending without sacrificing performance or availability.
- Instance Type: Standard_D2s_v5, optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- Region: US East 2, providing a specific geographic location for your deployment.
- Term: 3-year commitment for maximum cost efficiency.
- Billing: Subscription-based, aligning with standard Azure billing cycles.
- Cost Savings: Substantial discounts over pay-as-you-go rates for sustained usage.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Reduce Azure compute costs
Enable teams to achieve substantial savings on their Azure virtual machine expenses. This reservation locks in a lower price for your Standard_D2s_v5 instances, reducing overall cloud operational expenditure.
steady-state workloads, predictable resource needs, cost optimization initiatives, Azure cloud deployments
Ensure consistent resource availability
Guarantee that your critical Standard_D2s_v5 virtual machines are always available in the US East 2 region. This commitment provides peace of mind for essential business operations that cannot tolerate downtime.
business-critical applications, continuous operations, disaster recovery planning, Azure infrastructure
Simplify cloud budget management
Streamline financial planning by establishing a fixed, predictable cost for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year period. This eliminates budget uncertainty associated with variable pay-as-you-go pricing.
financial forecasting, IT budget control, long-term planning, cloud cost management
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Commit to a longer term to maximize discounts and achieve the lowest possible price for your compute resources.
Standard_D2s_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile and cost-effective VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US East 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Azure Billing Discount
Receive a significant price reduction compared to pay-as-you-go rates, directly applied to your Azure bill.
Capacity Commitment
Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it in your selected region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, predictable costs for their trading platforms, risk analysis tools, and customer-facing applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from consistent compute costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-effective infrastructure for patient record systems, research, and administrative functions.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on cloud resources for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific virtual machine types in a chosen Azure region for a 1 or 3-year term. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you 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_D2s_v5 instance in US East 2, you secure a lower hourly rate than if you were to pay for the VM on a month-to-month basis. This discount is applied automatically to your Azure bill.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to plan for your long-term needs to maximize savings.
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.