Microsoft Reserved VM Instance NC12 US East2 1 Year Subscription
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance subscription provides dedicated compute capacity for your Azure virtual machines in the US East 2 region for a 1-year term.
- Dedicated Capacity: Guarantees access to NC12 VM instances in US East 2, preventing resource contention.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term usage.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for 12 months, simplifying budget management.
- Azure Platform: Specifically designed for deployment and operation within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance (RI) provides a commitment to use specific Azure VM types, in this case, the NC12 series, in the US East 2 region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, organizations gain predictable performance and cost savings over standard pay-as-you-go rates.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these reservations to ensure their critical applications and workloads have consistent access to the necessary compute resources within their Azure environment. This is ideal for steady-state workloads that do not require frequent scaling up or down.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower prices for 12 months, reducing operational expenses.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensures availability of NC12 instances in the specified Azure region.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing Azure deployments and management tools.
- Performance Assurance: Provides consistent performance for compute-intensive workloads.
- Simplified Budgeting: Facilitates accurate financial planning with fixed costs for compute resources.
Secure your Azure compute resources with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity, ideal for SMB and mid-market teams managing steady-state workloads.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent AI/ML Training Performance
Enable teams to run demanding AI and machine learning training jobs without interruption or performance degradation. Streamline the development lifecycle by guaranteeing access to specialized GPU-accelerated compute resources.
cloud-native deployments, GPU-intensive workloads, research and development environments, data science platforms
Stabilize High-Performance Computing Costs
Organizations deploying high-performance computing (HPC) solutions can stabilize their operational expenses. Businesses managing complex simulations or modeling can benefit from predictable resource allocation and reduced cost variability.
scientific research clusters, engineering simulation environments, financial modeling platforms, batch processing workloads
Guarantee Capacity for Critical Applications
Teams managing mission-critical applications that require consistent compute power can secure dedicated resources. This ensures availability and performance SLAs are met for essential business operations.
enterprise application hosting, backend service provision, business-critical system operations, steady-state application workloads
Key Features
Reserved Instance Commitment
Locks in a discounted price for NC12 VM instances for a 1-year term, significantly reducing costs compared to pay-as-you-go.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees the availability of NC12 compute capacity in the US East 2 Azure region, preventing resource contention and ensuring performance.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Azure subscriptions and management tools for easy deployment and monitoring.
Predictable Cost Management
Facilitates accurate budgeting and financial forecasting by providing fixed compute costs for the duration of the term.
NC12 VM Series
Provides access to powerful compute instances suitable for demanding workloads like AI, machine learning, and HPC.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports advanced simulation, design, and analytics workloads crucial for product development and operational optimization in manufacturing environments.
Finance & Insurance
Enables complex financial modeling, risk analysis, and high-frequency trading simulations requiring significant compute power and predictable performance.
Education & Research
Provides essential compute resources for scientific research, data analysis, and machine learning projects in academic institutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates large-scale data processing for genomic research, medical imaging analysis, and drug discovery simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using specific Azure VM 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.
What does 'NC12' refer to?
NC12 refers to a specific series of Azure virtual machines that are optimized for compute-intensive workloads, often featuring powerful GPUs. These instances are well-suited for tasks such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 1-year term for the NC12 instance in US East 2, you pay a lower hourly rate than if you were to use the same instance on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is particularly beneficial for workloads that run consistently.
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.