Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B16as_v2, US South Central, 1 Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_B16as_v2 in US South Central for one year to achieve predictable cloud spending and cost savings.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Spending: Budget effectively with fixed costs for your essential virtual machines.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure availability of compute capacity for your critical applications.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud resource allocation with a 1-year commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to specific compute capacity for the Standard_B16as_v2 virtual machine size in the US South Central region for a duration of one year. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can significantly reduce their cloud expenditure compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring cost-effectiveness for stable, long-term workloads.
This offering is ideal for SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise companies that utilize Microsoft Azure for their core business operations. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring that essential applications and services have dedicated resources without the unpredictability of fluctuating on-demand costs.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees the availability of Standard_B16as_v2 VM instances in the specified region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment period for consistent budgeting and resource planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures your applications have the compute resources they need when they need them.
Secure your compute resources and optimize your cloud budget with this 1-year Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Guarantee compute capacity for stable workloads
Enable teams to ensure consistent performance for critical applications by reserving specific VM instances. This prevents performance degradation due to fluctuating resource availability and optimizes operational efficiency.
production workloads, database hosting, core business applications, long-term deployments
Reduce cloud expenditure for predictable usage
Streamline cloud cost management by locking in lower prices for virtual machines used consistently over a 1-year term. This allows for more accurate financial forecasting and avoids overspending on pay-as-you-go resources.
consistent compute needs, budget-sensitive operations, financial planning, cost optimization initiatives
Simplify cloud resource planning
Automate the process of securing necessary compute resources for the upcoming year, reducing the administrative overhead of managing on-demand instances. This ensures resources are available without manual intervention.
IT resource allocation, infrastructure planning, operational continuity, proactive capacity management
Key Features
Standard_B16as_v2 VM Size
Provides a balanced configuration suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US South Central Region
Ensures data locality and potentially lower latency for users in or near this geographic area.
1-Year Commitment Term
Offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable usage.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services for a unified cloud environment.
Subscription Billing
Allows for predictable monthly or annual billing, aiding in financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective IT infrastructure to manage sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational software, ERP systems, and IoT platforms that demand consistent performance and predictable cloud costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers utilize cloud resources for Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient management systems, and research, necessitating reliable and cost-controlled infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications that benefit from stable pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine for a set term (e.g., 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees compute capacity in a chosen region.
Who should purchase this Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with stable, predictable workloads on Microsoft Azure that require consistent compute capacity should consider this. It is ideal for applications that run continuously or have consistent usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to consult Azure's reservation modification policies.
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.