Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B1S, US West 2, 1 Year
Secure predictable performance and cost savings with a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for your Standard_B1S virtual machine in the US West 2 region for a full year.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure your virtual machine is available when you need it in the specified region.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with a fixed monthly or annual commitment.
- Optimized Performance: Maintain consistent performance for critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_B1S virtual machine instance located in the US West 2 region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring cost predictability and guaranteed capacity for your compute resources.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable workloads that require consistent access to specific VM configurations. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure for their organization's internal operations, ensuring their applications and services remain available and performant without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of your chosen VM instance type in the selected region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term usage.
- Flexible Terms: Available in 1-year or 3-year commitment periods to match your business needs.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the complexity of managing cloud spend for consistent workloads.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Ensure cost-effective and reliable cloud operations by reserving your Azure VM capacity with this 1-year commitment.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to ensure their essential business applications have consistent and reliable access to compute resources. Streamline cloud cost management by locking in favorable pricing for predictable usage patterns.
cloud-hosted applications, predictable compute needs, ongoing operational workloads, Azure deployments
Optimize Cloud Spend for Business Operations
Streamline budgeting and financial planning by securing a fixed rate for your virtual machine instances. Automate cost reduction for long-term Azure usage, freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
financial planning, operational efficiency, Azure cost management, business continuity
Ensure Application Uptime and Performance
Enable teams to guarantee the availability of their virtual machines, preventing performance degradation during peak usage. Protect against unexpected cost increases that could impact operational budgets.
mission-critical applications, service level agreements, consistent performance requirements, Azure infrastructure
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Lock in discounted pricing for a full year, providing cost predictability and savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
Standard_B1S Instance Type
Guarantees access to the specific compute resources needed for your business applications.
US West 2 Region
Ensures your virtual machines are deployed in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance requirements.
Reserved Capacity
Provides assurance that the compute capacity will be available when you need it, preventing service interruptions.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment for easy management and deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, often subject to strict regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, diagnostics, and research, demanding high availability and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, requiring consistent performance and cost control for production environments.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and consistently available platforms for case management, client data, and billing systems, where uptime is paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years). This commitment allows you to receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits from Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with stable, predictable workloads that require consistent compute capacity benefit most. This includes applications running 24/7 or with consistent usage patterns, helping to optimize cloud spend.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, and you can also exchange for a different instance type within the same family or region.
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.