Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance Standard_M64 1 Year
Commit to a 1-year reservation for your Microsoft Azure Standard_M64 virtual machine in US North Central to lock in predictable pricing and ensure capacity.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly reduced hourly rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Azure compute.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of your compute capacity in the specified region and instance type when you need it.
- Budget Predictability: Stabilize your cloud spending with fixed costs for the 1-year term, simplifying financial planning.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your critical workloads run on dedicated capacity, maintaining consistent performance levels.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_M64 virtual machine instance in the US North Central region. By committing to this reservation, you secure a discounted rate and guarantee the availability of compute capacity for your critical applications.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this reservation is designed for businesses that have predictable, long-term compute needs. It fits into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective and reliable foundation for your operations without requiring significant changes to your infrastructure.
- Reserved Compute Capacity: Guarantees the availability of Standard_M64 VM instances in the US North Central region for a 1-year term.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Offers substantial savings over on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
- Simplified Financial Management: Provides predictable monthly or upfront billing, aiding budget forecasting.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure services and deployments.
- Operational Stability: Ensures your essential applications have the necessary compute resources available when needed.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this 1-year reserved instance, perfect for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost efficiency and reliability.
What This Enables
Optimize Azure Compute Costs
Enable teams to significantly reduce their monthly Azure spending by committing to a 1-year reservation for their Standard_M64 instances. This provides a predictable cost structure for essential workloads.
stable workloads, predictable resource needs, cost-conscious IT budgets, long-term cloud strategy
Ensure Application Uptime
Streamline operations by guaranteeing the availability of Standard_M64 compute capacity in the US North Central region. This prevents performance degradation or downtime due to resource contention.
mission-critical applications, business continuity planning, performance-sensitive workloads, high-availability requirements
Simplify Cloud Financial Management
Automate budget predictability by locking in compute costs for a full year. This simplifies financial planning and forecasting for your Azure environment.
budgetary control, financial reporting, operational planning, resource allocation
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Locks in a discounted rate for the duration, providing significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing.
Standard_M64 Instance Type
Provides a specific, high-performance virtual machine configuration suitable for demanding workloads.
US North Central Region
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area for compliance or latency requirements.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the compute capacity will be available when you need it, preventing unexpected downtime.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable billing cycle, making it easier to manage your cloud expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, often under strict regulatory scrutiny.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable compute for patient record systems, imaging analysis, and research, demanding high availability and data security compliance like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable compute for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, where downtime can halt production.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client data and require consistent access to case management and document processing systems, often with long-term data retention needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a 1-year 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 me money?
By committing to a 1-year term for the Standard_M64 instance in US North Central, you pay a lower hourly rate than if you were to use the same instance on demand. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to the specific VM type and region purchased. While Azure offers some flexibility through the Azure Savings Plans or RI exchanges, modifications may not always be possible or may incur additional costs. It is best to ensure your needs align with the reservation details before purchase.
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.