
Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_D4as_v5, US South Central, 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D4as_v5 in US South Central for one year to lock in predictable pricing and reduce operational expenses.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Performance: Ensure availability of compute capacity for your critical applications.
- Azure Region Specific: Instance is reserved within the US South Central region for optimal latency.
- 1-Year Commitment: A fixed term provides budget certainty and cost management benefits.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D4as_v5, provides a commitment to use specific Azure compute capacity in the US South Central region for a one-year term. By reserving capacity in advance, organizations can significantly reduce their cloud spending on predictable, long-term workloads compared to on-demand pricing.
Businesses utilizing Azure for core operations, such as running business applications, development and testing environments, or backend services, benefit from this offering. It is ideal for IT managers and business owners seeking to optimize cloud expenditure without compromising on performance or availability for their own internal IT infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Lock in lower prices for consistent Azure compute usage.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee the availability of Standard_D4as_v5 instances in US South Central.
- Budget Predictability: Fixed 1-year term simplifies financial planning for cloud resources.
- Azure Ecosystem: Integrates directly with your existing Azure environment.
- Subscription Billing: Managed through a straightforward subscription model.
Secure your Azure compute resources and reduce costs with this 1-year reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Reduce cloud costs for stable workloads
Enable teams to significantly lower their monthly Azure expenditure by committing to a 1-year term for consistent compute needs. This provides predictable pricing and budget certainty for critical applications.
production workloads, development/testing environments, backend services, long-term projects
Guarantee compute capacity availability
Ensure that the required Standard_D4as_v5 compute resources are always available in the US South Central region. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions due to capacity constraints.
mission-critical applications, high-traffic websites, essential business systems, data processing tasks
Streamline cloud financial management
Automate cost optimization by locking in a favorable rate for the next 12 months. This simplifies budgeting and forecasting for your Azure infrastructure.
financial planning, IT budget allocation, resource management, operational efficiency
Key Features
Standard_D4as_v5 VM Series
Access a powerful VM series optimized for general-purpose workloads, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
US South Central Region
Deploy your resources in a specific Azure region to meet latency requirements and data residency needs.
1-Year Commitment Term
Secure predictable pricing and significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go for a full year.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a straightforward billing model managed through your Azure subscription.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrate reserved capacity into your existing Azure environment and management tools.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for core banking, trading, and insurance operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent IT infrastructure for production management, supply chain logistics, and operational analytics.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and scalable compute for patient management systems, data analytics, and administrative tasks.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations depend on consistent IT performance for case management, client data, and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure compute capacity in a chosen region for a 1-year or 3-year term. This allows you to significantly reduce your cloud costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a specific VM type and region for a set term, you receive a substantial discount on the compute costs. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently and predictably.
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.
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.