Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B16AS_V2
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Standard_B16AS_V2 Reserved VM Instance in US West 2 for three years to lock in pricing and ensure resource availability for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your Standard_B16AS_V2 VM.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_B16AS_V2 VM in the US West 2 region.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with a fixed cost over the 3-year term.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your applications have the compute resources they need without unexpected fluctuations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, Standard_B16AS_V2, in the US West 2 region for a 3-year term. By making this reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability and guaranteed capacity for your compute needs.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, long-term compute requirements. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize these reserved instances to optimize cloud spending for applications that require consistent performance and availability, fitting seamlessly into their existing Azure infrastructure.
- Discounted Pricing: Significant savings over pay-as-you-go for the specified VM size and region.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensures your Standard_B16AS_V2 VM is available when you need it.
- 3-Year Term: Provides long-term cost stability and planning.
- Azure Region Specific: Commitment tied to the US West 2 datacenter region.
- Billing Simplification: Predictable monthly or upfront billing for easier financial management.
Secure your Azure compute resources and optimize your cloud budget with this 3-year reserved instance commitment, perfect for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to ensure consistent availability of their Standard_B16AS_V2 virtual machines for critical business applications. Streamline operations by removing the uncertainty of pay-as-you-go pricing fluctuations for predictable compute needs.
production workloads, long-term applications, predictable resource demand, core business systems
Optimize Cloud Spending with Predictable Pricing
Automate cost savings by committing to a 3-year term for your Standard_B16AS_V2 VM in US West 2. Streamline financial planning with fixed monthly or upfront billing, reducing overall cloud expenditure.
budget-constrained environments, cost-conscious IT departments, financial forecasting, operational efficiency
Ensure Performance for Business-Critical Applications
Allow IT professionals to secure dedicated compute resources, preventing performance degradation during peak usage times. Protect against unexpected cost increases associated with scaling on demand for essential services.
mission-critical applications, high-availability requirements, performance-sensitive workloads, core operational platforms
Key Features
Standard_B16AS_V2 VM Size
Provides a specific compute configuration suitable for general-purpose workloads requiring a balance of CPU and memory.
US West 2 Region
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area for latency or compliance reasons.
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, offering significant cost savings compared to shorter terms or pay-as-you-go.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Applies a discounted rate to your Azure bill for the committed VM usage, lowering overall operational expenses.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified VM size will be available in the chosen region when you need it.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed uptime for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, making reserved instances ideal for stable workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations often run long-term research simulations, patient record systems, or diagnostic tools that benefit from consistent performance and predictable operational expenses.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Companies in this sector may use Azure for IoT data processing, supply chain management, or operational analytics that require consistent compute power and cost control over extended periods.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers often have stable workloads for document management, case management, and client portals that can be cost-effectively run on reserved instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine size in a particular Azure region for a set term (1 or 3 years). In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_B16AS_V2 VM in US West 2, you pay a lower hourly rate than if you were using a pay-as-you-go instance. This predictability helps optimize your cloud budget.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. Modifications may be possible through the Azure portal's exchange or cancellation options, subject to terms and 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.