Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard D4s v5 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D4s_v5, in US Central for 3 years to significantly reduce your compute costs.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the Standard_D4s_v5 VM size for demanding workloads.
- Geographic Focus: Instance located in the US Central region for optimal latency.
- Cost Efficiency: Achieve substantial savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_D4s_v5 size, committed for a 3-year term in the US Central region. By making a reservation, you commit to using specific VM types for a set duration, enabling substantial discounts on your Azure compute spend.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation ensures consistent availability and performance for your critical applications. It is designed for organizations that require dedicated resources and want to optimize their cloud expenditure without sacrificing performance or reliability.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go rates for the committed term.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantees availability of the specified VM size in the chosen region.
- Performance Assurance: Provides consistent compute performance for your workloads.
- Budget Predictability: Enables more accurate forecasting of cloud infrastructure costs.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the need for constant cost optimization efforts for this resource.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance by reserving your Standard_D4s_v5 instances for a 3-year term.
What This Enables
Reduce Azure compute costs with commitment
Enable teams to achieve substantial savings on their Azure compute spend by committing to a 3-year term for specific VM sizes. This strategy optimizes cloud expenditure for predictable workloads.
stable workloads, predictable resource needs, cost optimization, cloud infrastructure, Azure environment
Ensure consistent application performance
Streamline operations by guaranteeing the availability of Standard_D4s_v5 VM resources in the US Central region. This ensures your critical applications maintain consistent performance levels without interruption.
mission-critical applications, dedicated compute, performance assurance, stable environments, Azure deployment
Improve cloud budget predictability
Automate financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 3-year period. This provides clear visibility into future cloud infrastructure expenses, aiding accurate budgeting and forecasting.
financial planning, budget management, cloud cost control, long-term strategy, IT finance
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve the highest level of savings on Azure compute costs by committing to a longer reservation term.
Standard_D4s_v5 VM Size
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of enterprise-grade applications and workloads.
US Central Region
Deploy your instances in a major Azure region to ensure low latency and high availability for your users in North America.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Benefit from significantly reduced hourly rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the duration of the commitment.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrate reserved instances into your existing Azure environment for consistent resource allocation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, making reserved instances ideal for predictable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run consistent operational software, ERP systems, and IoT data processing that benefit from predictable costs and guaranteed performance offered by reserved instances.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, research applications, and administrative tasks, where consistent availability and cost control are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize consistent workloads for document management, case management, and client portals, benefiting from the cost predictability of reserved instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using specific Azure virtual machines in a particular region for a 1 or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_D4s_v5 VM in the US Central region, you secure a lower hourly rate for your compute resources, leading to substantial cost savings over the life of the reservation.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Generally, reserved instances are specific to the VM size and region purchased. Azure offers some flexibility through RI exchanges or cancellations with potential fees, but it is best to plan your needs carefully before purchasing.
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.