Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B16as_v2, 3-Year Term
Secure predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your Azure virtual machines with a 3-year Reserved VM Instance.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in a specific Azure region for your critical applications.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and forecasting with a fixed 3-year commitment.
- Performance Predictability: Ensure your applications have the resources they need, when they need them.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, Standard_B16as_v2, in the US East 2 Azure region for a 3-year term. By committing to this reservation, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing and ensure compute capacity is available for your workloads.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable compute needs that require consistent performance and cost optimization. It is designed for organizations that utilize Azure for their core business operations, such as running critical applications, hosting databases, or supporting development and testing environments.
- Instance Type: Standard_B16as_v2 provides a balance of compute and memory resources.
- Region Specific: Reserved capacity is allocated to the US East 2 Azure region.
- Term Commitment: A 3-year commitment offers the best pricing advantages.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, providing predictable monthly or annual costs.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall Azure spending for consistent workloads.
Ensure your Azure environment is cost-effective and reliably resourced for your business needs.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity
Enable teams to ensure that critical applications have dedicated compute resources available when needed. This prevents performance degradation and service interruptions during peak usage periods.
production workloads, database hosting, virtual desktops, application servers
Optimize Cloud Spend
Streamline budgeting and reduce operational expenses by locking in lower prices for predictable, long-term workloads. This provides significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
stable workloads, development environments, testing platforms, long-term projects
Ensure Application Performance
Automate resource allocation to maintain consistent application performance and user experience. This reservation guarantees the availability of the specified VM size, preventing throttling or resource contention.
customer-facing applications, internal business systems, mission-critical services
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the maximum cost savings available for your Azure compute resources.
Standard_B16as_v2 Instance Type
Benefit from a cost-effective VM size suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US East 2 Region
Ensure your compute resources are located in a specific geographic region for performance and compliance needs.
Subscription Billing
Enjoy predictable monthly or annual billing for easier financial management.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control and capacity assurance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run critical operational systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing on Azure, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and predictable costs for these essential workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations utilize Azure for electronic health records, patient portals, and data analytics, where consistent availability and cost management are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service companies rely on secure and performant cloud infrastructure for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from the cost predictability of reserved instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific VM size in a particular Azure region for a 1 or 3-year term. This commitment allows Azure to provide you with a discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a reservation, you are essentially pre-paying for compute capacity, which Azure offers at a significantly lower price than on-demand instances. The longer the commitment, the greater the savings.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply.
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.