Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_E16-8ds_v5, US West, 3 Years
Secure a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_E16-8ds_v5, in US West for 3 years, guaranteeing compute capacity and cost savings for your business operations.
- Cost Savings: Lock in discounted pricing for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen region to guarantee availability.
- Performance Predictability: Ensure consistent performance for your critical applications and workloads.
- Simplified Management: Streamline your Azure resource planning and budgeting with a predictable subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM type, Standard_E16-8ds_v5, in the US West region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your critical workloads have guaranteed access to compute resources.
This offering is ideal for businesses that require consistent and predictable performance for their essential applications, such as databases, web servers, or line-of-business systems. It helps IT managers and business owners maintain operational continuity and manage IT budgets effectively without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Instance Type: Standard_E16-8ds_v5, offering 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM.
- Region: US West, ensuring low latency for users in that geographic area.
- Term: 3-year commitment for maximum cost savings.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, providing predictable monthly or annual costs.
- Provider: Microsoft Azure, a leading global cloud computing platform.
Ensure your critical Azure workloads have guaranteed capacity and predictable costs with this 3-year reserved instance.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Workloads
Enable teams to ensure consistent performance and availability for essential business applications. This reservation prevents resource contention and downtime by guaranteeing access to specific VM instances.
production servers, database hosting, web applications, line-of-business systems
Optimize Cloud Infrastructure Costs
Streamline IT budget management by locking in discounted pricing for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term. This predictable subscription model reduces operational expenditure compared to on-demand pricing.
long-term application hosting, predictable resource utilization, cost-conscious IT operations
Ensure Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Maintain adherence to data residency and operational standards by reserving instances in a specific geographic region. This provides a stable environment for applications subject to strict compliance mandates.
data sovereignty, regulated industries, secure application deployment
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings on Azure compute by committing to a longer term.
Standard_E16-8ds_v5 Instance Type
Access a powerful VM configuration suitable for demanding workloads with 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB RAM.
US West Region
Ensure low latency and optimal performance for users and services located in the western United States.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable monthly or annual billing, simplifying financial planning and forecasting.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee the availability of your chosen VM instance type, preventing potential service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent IT infrastructure for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, where uptime and predictable costs are critical for efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable systems for patient records, diagnostics, and research, where guaranteed performance and data residency are paramount.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud resources for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms that require consistent availability and cost control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you lock in a lower hourly rate for the compute capacity of the Standard_E16-8ds_v5 instance. This reduces your overall Azure operational expenses.
Can I change the VM instance type or region later?
While the reservation guarantees capacity for the specified instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, subject to Azure's policies.
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.