Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard E16s v5, US West, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard E16s v5 in US West for 3 years to achieve significant cost savings on predictable workloads.
- Predictable Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for 3 years on your Standard E16s v5 VM.
- Consistent Performance: Ensure reliable compute resources for your critical applications.
- Azure US West Region: Deploy your instance in a geographically strategic data center.
- Scalable Compute: Utilize 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM for demanding tasks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_E16s_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US West region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a specific VM size and region for a set duration, enabling substantial cost reductions compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Businesses with predictable compute needs, such as those running line-of-business applications, databases, or development and testing environments, can benefit from this reservation. It ensures that the necessary compute capacity is available when needed, while optimizing IT spend for stable, long-term deployments.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings over pay-as-you-go for steady-state workloads.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantees availability of the specified VM size in the chosen region.
- Simplified Budgeting: Predictable monthly or upfront costs for easier financial planning.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for various workloads requiring consistent compute power.
Optimize your Azure spending with predictable costs for your essential virtual machines.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications receive dedicated and consistent compute resources. This prevents performance degradation during peak usage times, maintaining operational continuity and user satisfaction.
production workloads, line-of-business applications, database servers, virtual desktops
Streamline development and testing environments
Streamline the provisioning and management of development and testing environments that require consistent VM configurations. This ensures developers and testers have reliable access to the necessary resources without unexpected cost fluctuations.
dev test environments, CI CD pipelines, staging servers, sandbox environments
Automate cost optimization for stable workloads
Automate significant cost savings for workloads with predictable resource utilization over a 3-year period. This reservation locks in a lower price, reducing overall cloud expenditure for steady-state compute needs.
long-term projects, stable backend services, predictable batch processing, always-on applications
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_E16s_v5 VM Size
Access a powerful compute instance with 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM suitable for demanding applications.
US West Region
Deploy your instance in a strategic geographic location for optimal performance and compliance.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrate with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem of services.
Predictable Billing
Simplify financial planning with fixed costs for the duration of the reservation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems where predictable costs are essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run critical operational systems, ERPs, and IoT data processing that demand consistent compute power and cost predictability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on consistent availability for patient management systems, medical imaging analysis, and research applications where uptime and cost control are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers use applications for case management, document processing, and client communication that benefit from stable performance and predictable IT expenses.
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 duration, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows Microsoft Azure to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Organizations with stable, predictable workloads that are expected to run for the duration of the reservation term are ideal candidates. This includes line-of-business applications, databases, and development/testing environments that do not experience significant fluctuations in usage.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Reservations exchange and modification capabilities. You can exchange or modify your reservation to a different VM size or region, subject to certain conditions and potential price adjustments.
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.