Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_E2as_v5, 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_E2as_v5, for 1 year to secure predictable pricing and optimize your cloud spend.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your compute resources.
- Predictable Performance: Ensure consistent availability and performance for your critical business applications.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen region for your dedicated use.
- Simplified Budgeting: Gain clear visibility into your cloud infrastructure costs for better financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_E2as_v5 Virtual Machine instance in the US West 3 region. By committing to a reservation, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring a predictable expenditure for your essential compute resources.
This reserved instance is ideal for businesses running stable, long-term workloads that require consistent performance and availability. It is designed for IT managers and business owners who need to manage cloud costs effectively while maintaining the operational integrity of their applications and services.
- Instance Type: Standard_E2as_v5 provides a balance of compute and memory for general-purpose workloads.
- Region Specific: Reserved for use within the US West 3 Azure region.
- Commitment Term: A 1-year commitment secures your pricing and resources.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial discounts over on-demand pricing.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
Secure your Azure compute resources with a 1-year reservation for predictable performance and cost efficiency.
What This Enables
Ensure consistent application performance
Enable teams to maintain stable and reliable performance for critical business applications. This reservation guarantees compute capacity, preventing performance degradation during peak usage times.
production workloads, business-critical applications, stable compute needs, cloud infrastructure
Control and predict cloud spending
Streamline budgeting by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. This eliminates the variability of pay-as-you-go pricing, providing financial predictability for IT infrastructure.
budget-conscious operations, long-term cloud strategy, financial planning, operational efficiency
Meet resource demands for steady workloads
Automate the allocation of necessary compute resources for applications with consistent demand. This ensures that your environment is always provisioned to meet operational requirements.
always-on services, predictable resource utilization, core business systems, infrastructure stability
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Secure discounted pricing and guaranteed resource availability for a full year.
Standard_E2as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US West 3 Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance needs.
Azure Platform
Benefit from the reliability, scalability, and security of Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.
Cost Savings
Achieve significant reductions in compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute resources for critical operations like trading platforms and customer data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools that benefit from predictable performance and cost.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient management systems, electronic health records, and research applications where uptime is crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on consistent access to case management software, document repositories, and client communication tools.
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. This commitment allows you to receive a discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who is this reservation for?
This reservation is for businesses that have predictable, steady-state workloads running on Azure and want to optimize their cloud spending. It is not intended for businesses that frequently change their compute needs or experiment with different VM types.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally fixed to the specific instance type and region purchased. Modifications may be possible under certain conditions, often involving exchanges or cancellations with potential fees, and are 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.