Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard E2as v4 1 Year
Secure predictable capacity and cost savings for your Azure virtual machines with a 1-year Standard_E2as_v4 Reserved VM Instance in AU East.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity when and where you need it.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and forecasting with predictable monthly billing.
- Azure Optimization: Ensure compliance and performance for critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM type, Standard_E2as_v4, in the AU East region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your critical applications have the resources they need without unexpected expenses.
Designed for businesses requiring consistent compute performance, this reservation is ideal for IT managers and professionals managing cloud infrastructure for their organization. It ensures that your virtual machines run on dedicated capacity, supporting regulatory requirements and maintaining operational continuity for your internal business processes.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees compute capacity for Standard_E2as_v4 VMs in AU East.
- Cost Optimization: Offers a discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment for predictable budgeting.
- Azure Platform: Applies to Microsoft Azure virtual machine deployments.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures resources are available for critical business functions.
Commit to a 1-year Azure Reserved VM Instance to optimize your cloud spend and ensure consistent performance for your business-critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted service for core business applications. This reservation guarantees the availability of compute resources, preventing performance degradation during high-demand periods.
production workloads, business-critical applications, consistent compute needs, cloud infrastructure
Optimize Cloud Spend Predictably
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. This provides significant savings over pay-as-you-go rates, allowing for more accurate budgeting and forecasting.
budget-conscious operations, predictable workloads, financial forecasting, cost management
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Automate adherence to data residency and performance standards by reserving specific VM configurations. This ensures your infrastructure meets compliance mandates for data processing and availability.
regulated industries, data sovereignty needs, compliance audits, secure environments
Key Features
Reserved VM Instance Commitment
Secures compute capacity for your specific VM type and region, ensuring availability for your business needs.
Standard_E2as_v4 Instance Type
Provides a balanced mix of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications.
AU East Region
Ensures your resources are located in a specific geographic area, supporting latency and data residency requirements.
1-Year Term
Offers a predictable commitment period, facilitating easier financial planning and cost management.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with your existing Azure environment, simplifying deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require consistent performance and predictable costs for trading platforms, customer portals, and back-office operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics to maintain production efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, reliable infrastructure for electronic health records, patient portals, and research applications, often with strict compliance needs.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer relationship management, and e-commerce platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine configuration in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you receive a lower price per hour for the VM instance compared to the standard pay-as-you-go rate. This is ideal for workloads with consistent usage.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the reservation is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or modify your reservation under certain conditions, but it is best to consult Azure's reservation modification 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.