Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B2as_v2, US East, 3 Years
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B2as_v2, in US East for a 3-year term to guarantee capacity and reduce costs.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower pricing for predictable workloads over three years.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources in the US East region for consistent availability.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure your Standard_B2as_v2 instance is ready when needed.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud resource allocation with a long-term commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a Standard_B2as_v2 virtual machine in the US East region for a committed 3-year term. It offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for stable, predictable workloads, ensuring your compute resources are always available.
Ideal for businesses with consistent IT demands, this reservation guarantees capacity and performance for critical applications. It is designed for organizations that need reliable access to specific VM configurations without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Predictable Pricing: Benefit from discounted rates for a 3-year commitment.
- Resource Assurance: Secure dedicated compute capacity in the US East region.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your applications run reliably on reserved instances.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for various workloads requiring a Standard_B2as_v2 configuration.
- Optimized Cloud Spend: Reduce overall cloud expenditure for steady-state workloads.
Optimize your cloud infrastructure with guaranteed resources and predictable costs for your business-critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Uptime
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to critical business applications. This reservation guarantees the availability of your Standard_B2as_v2 instance, preventing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
production workloads, core business applications, backend services, stable compute needs
Optimize Cloud Spending
Streamline cloud budget management by locking in discounted pricing for a 3-year term. This predictable cost structure helps avoid unexpected spikes in cloud expenditure for steady-state workloads.
long-term deployments, predictable resource utilization, cost-sensitive operations, financial planning
Guarantee Compute Resource Availability
Automate the process of securing necessary compute power in the US East region. This reservation ensures that your Standard_B2as_v2 VM is provisioned and ready, eliminating the risk of resource contention.
high-availability setups, mission-critical systems, performance-sensitive applications, capacity planning
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_B2as_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a cost-effective VM size suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads.
US East Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications located in or serving the eastern United States.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantee that the compute resources you need are available when you need them, preventing provisioning delays.
Subscription Billing
Manage cloud expenses with a clear, predictable subscription model over the committed term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective IT infrastructure for core operations and regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent IT performance for operational systems, supply chain management, and data processing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers need reliable access to applications for client work, document management, and billing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations require dependable IT systems for patient records, scheduling, and operational efficiency, often with long-term infrastructure needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine configuration in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Organizations with stable, predictable workloads that do not anticipate significant changes in their compute needs over the next 1 to 3 years are ideal candidates for reservations.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. Modifications may be possible under certain conditions or through Azure's reservation exchange program, but it is best to plan your needs carefully upfront.
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.