Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance - Standard_M64
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for Standard_M64 in US East 2 to lock in significant savings and guarantee capacity for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee the availability of Standard_M64 VM instances in the US East 2 region for uninterrupted operations.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from a fixed, predictable cost over the 3-year term, simplifying budget management.
- Resource Optimization: Ensure your compute resources are always available for your business-critical applications and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_M64 Virtual Machine instance in the US East 2 region. By committing to this reservation, you secure a discounted rate and guarantee the availability of this specific VM size, ensuring your applications have the necessary compute resources when needed.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, long-term compute needs for their Standard_M64 VMs. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage their own Azure environment and seek to optimize cloud spending while ensuring performance and availability for their internal operations.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Lock in lower prices for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year commitment.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve specific VM sizes in advance to ensure availability for your critical applications.
- Simplified Financial Management: Predictable monthly or annual billing simplifies budgeting and financial planning.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Combine with existing Windows Server licenses for further savings.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply reservations to new or existing deployments within the specified region and VM family.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure consistent performance with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance, providing enterprise-grade resources without enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Workloads
Enable teams to ensure that essential applications and services have dedicated compute resources available at all times. Streamline operations by eliminating the risk of unexpected capacity shortages during peak demand periods.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, performance-sensitive applications, predictable resource needs
Optimize Cloud Spend with Predictable Pricing
Automate cost savings by committing to a 3-year term, significantly reducing the per-hour cost of Standard_M64 VMs. Streamline financial planning with fixed, predictable billing cycles for your Azure compute resources.
budget-constrained environments, long-term financial planning, cost-conscious IT management, stable operational budgets
Support Long-Term Application Hosting
Organizations deploying applications that require consistent and reliable performance over an extended period can secure their infrastructure needs. Businesses migrating workloads with known resource requirements can benefit from upfront capacity planning.
application hosting, infrastructure consolidation, long-term service delivery, stable operational environments
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the maximum possible savings on your Azure compute costs over an extended period.
Standard_M64 VM Size
Ensure you have the specific high-performance compute resources required for your demanding applications.
US East 2 Region
Guarantee capacity in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Benefit from significantly lower hourly rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Capacity Reservation
Eliminate the risk of running out of compute capacity during critical business periods.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost-effective, guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on Azure for IoT data processing, supply chain management, and operational analytics, where consistent compute availability and predictable costs are crucial for maintaining production efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable infrastructure for patient data management, research computing, and telehealth services, benefiting from reserved instances to ensure uptime and manage sensitive data compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers use Azure for case management, document analysis, and client portals, requiring consistent performance and cost control for their IT operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure VM types in a particular region for a 1- or 3-year term. 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_M64 VM in US East 2, you lock in a lower hourly rate. This reduces your overall Azure compute expenditure, especially for workloads that run continuously.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. However, Azure offers flexibility through the Exchange and Cancel options, allowing modifications under certain conditions.
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.