Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_E2as_v5, 3-Year Term
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, Standard_E2as_v5, for three years to secure predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified Azure region.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with a fixed cost over the 3-year term.
- Performance: Utilize the Standard_E2as_v5 VM series for demanding applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to specific VM hardware, the Standard_E2as_v5 series, in the US West 2 region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your essential applications have the resources they need without unexpected spikes in expenditure.
Businesses utilizing Azure for core operations, such as running business-critical applications, databases, or development and testing environments, benefit from this reservation. It ensures that the necessary compute power is available when needed, supporting consistent performance and operational continuity within their own IT infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM series and region for guaranteed capacity.
- Flexible Billing: Choose between upfront or monthly payments for the 3-year term.
- Workload Stability: Ensure consistent performance for critical business applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Secure your Azure compute resources for the long term and optimize your cloud spending with this reserved instance.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Consistent Workloads
Enable teams to reduce monthly Azure costs by committing to a 3-year reservation for the Standard_E2as_v5 VM series. This ensures predictable expenses and budget adherence for essential business operations.
Cloud-hosted applications, business-critical services, development and testing environments
Guarantee Compute Capacity Availability
Ensure your critical business applications have dedicated compute resources available when needed by reserving capacity in the US West 2 region. This prevents performance degradation and downtime during peak usage periods.
Production workloads, database servers, high-availability configurations
Streamline IT Budgeting and Forecasting
Simplify financial planning by locking in the price for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term. This provides clear visibility into cloud expenditure and eliminates the risk of unexpected price increases.
Financial reporting, IT budget management, long-term strategic planning
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Lock in significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable long-term usage.
Standard_E2as_v5 VM Series
Access a powerful and efficient virtual machine series suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
US West 2 Region Commitment
Guarantee compute capacity availability in a specific Azure region to meet your operational and compliance needs.
Subscription Billing
Manage cloud costs through a subscription model, simplifying procurement and financial tracking.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Benefit from the reliability, scalability, and security of Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance and cost management for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent uptime and resource availability for operational technology, supply chain management, and ERP systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, diagnostics, and administrative operations, often with long-term data retention needs.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses use cloud resources for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer loyalty programs, and online presence, requiring consistent performance.
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 Azure 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 my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_E2as_v5 VM in US West 2, you secure a lower hourly rate for compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently, as it reduces your overall Azure expenditure.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM series and region, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions. Consult Azure documentation for details.
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.