Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2s_v3, 3-Year Term
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D2s_v3, for three years in US West 2 to achieve predictable cloud spending.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Billing: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management and forecasting.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified region for your critical applications.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the Standard_D2s_v3 VM size for balanced CPU and memory needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_D2s_v3 virtual machine size in the US West 2 region for a term of three years. By reserving capacity, you gain access to significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring predictable expenses for your cloud infrastructure.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, long-term compute needs that require consistent performance and availability. It allows IT managers and business owners to optimize their cloud spend while ensuring their critical applications have the necessary resources without overprovisioning.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure compute capacity is available when and where you need it in the US West 2 region.
- Flexible Billing: Pay for the reservation upfront or with monthly payments to match your financial preferences.
- Term Commitment: Secure your pricing and capacity for a fixed three-year period.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment and services.
Secure your Azure compute resources and optimize your cloud budget with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Cost-Effective Cloud Computing
Enable teams to deploy and run applications on Azure at a significantly reduced cost compared to on-demand pricing. This ensures predictable operational expenses for essential business functions.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, predictable resource needs, cloud infrastructure
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Ensure critical applications have consistent access to compute resources in the US West 2 region. This prevents performance degradation or downtime due to capacity constraints.
business-critical applications, production environments, high-availability setups, cloud deployments
Simplified Budget Management
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for a three-year term. This predictability aids in accurate budgeting and forecasting for IT expenditures.
financial planning, budget forecasting, operational expense management, IT cost control
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Lock in current pricing for three years, providing long-term cost predictability and protection against future price increases.
Standard_D2s_v3 VM Size
Access a versatile VM size offering a balance of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US West 2 Region
Ensure your resources are deployed in a specific geographic location for compliance, latency, or data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Achieve substantial savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates by committing to capacity in advance.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrate with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including other services and management tools.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure for core operations and data processing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run consistent operational software and data analytics platforms that benefit from predictable cloud costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and scalable cloud resources for patient data management and operational systems, often with long-term planning.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses utilize cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications that require consistent uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific VM size in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity availability.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_D2s_v3 VM in US West 2, you pay a lower rate than if you were to use the VM on an hourly, on-demand basis. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously.
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 with a termination fee, subject to Azure's terms and conditions.
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.