Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard D8as v5 3 Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard D8as v5, in US West for three years to significantly reduce your compute costs.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM instance types and regions for guaranteed capacity.
- Predictable Billing: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a commitment to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_D8as_v5 type, located in the US West region, for a duration of three years. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can achieve substantial cost savings on their Azure compute resources, ensuring predictable expenses for consistent workloads.
The Standard_D8as_v5 instance is ideal for various compute-intensive applications. This reservation is designed for businesses that require consistent and predictable performance for their own IT operations, such as running critical business applications, development and testing environments, or web servers.
- Instance Type: Standard_D8as_v5, offering 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM.
- Region: US West, ensuring data locality and performance for users in the western United States.
- Commitment Term: 3 years, providing the maximum discount potential.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, with upfront or monthly payment options available.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for stable workloads.
Secure your Azure compute resources for the long term and benefit from predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity.
What This Enables
Reduce Azure compute costs for stable workloads
Enable teams to significantly lower their monthly Azure bills by committing to a specific VM instance type for a set duration. This provides predictable expenses for critical applications that run continuously.
production servers, business applications, development environments, web hosting
Guarantee compute capacity and performance
Ensure that the necessary computing resources are always available for your business-critical applications. This reservation prevents performance degradation due to resource contention during peak usage times.
mission-critical systems, high-traffic websites, backend services, data processing
Simplify cloud budget management
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for three years. This predictability helps in accurate forecasting and avoids unexpected spikes in cloud expenditure.
financial reporting, IT budget allocation, long-term strategic planning, operational forecasting
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the highest possible savings on Azure compute costs by committing for an extended period.
Standard_D8as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a powerful VM instance with 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB RAM suitable for a wide range of demanding workloads.
US West Region
Ensure low latency and optimal performance for users and operations located in the western United States.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable monthly or upfront billing, simplifying financial management and forecasting.
Azure Cost Savings
Significantly reduce your operational expenses compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent Azure compute usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute resources for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable costs for continuous operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and scalable compute for patient management systems, research, and data analytics, where cost predictability is crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on consistent IT infrastructure for case management, document processing, and client communication, benefiting from reserved capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase Azure compute capacity for a one-year or three-year term. This commitment provides significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for stable workloads.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses that have consistent and predictable Azure compute usage should consider a reservation. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or for extended periods, such as production servers or business applications.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to use specific VM instances in a particular region for a set term, you receive a substantial discount on the compute costs. This effectively lowers your overall Azure expenditure for those resources.
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.