Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard B2as v2, US Central, 3-Year Commitment
Secure cost savings with a 3-year commitment on a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B2as_v2, in the US Central region.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for your Standard_B2as_v2 VM for three years.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure availability of compute capacity for your critical applications.
- Azure Region Specific: Instance is reserved within the US Central Azure datacenter.
- Subscription Billing: Manage costs with a clear, predictable subscription payment model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance offers a commitment to use a Standard_B2as_v2 virtual machine in the US Central region for a duration of three years. By making this reservation, you agree to a specific capacity and pricing, which significantly reduces the hourly cost compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable compute needs that run continuously or for extended periods. It helps manage IT operational expenses by providing a fixed cost for essential virtual machine resources, ensuring capacity is available when needed without the variability of on-demand pricing.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees compute capacity in the specified Azure region.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for various workloads requiring consistent VM performance.
- Subscription Model: Predictable billing for easier budget management.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term VM reservation.
What This Enables
Reduce Azure VM operational costs
Enable teams to achieve substantial savings on predictable Azure virtual machine usage. This reservation locks in a lower price for your Standard_B2as_v2 instances, reducing overall cloud expenditure.
consistent workloads, long-term deployments, predictable compute needs, cost optimization initiatives
Guarantee compute capacity availability
Ensure critical applications have dedicated compute resources when needed. By reserving capacity in the US Central region, you prevent potential resource contention and maintain application performance.
business-critical applications, stable production environments, continuous operations, high-availability setups
Streamline cloud budget management
Automate predictable cloud spending for your virtual machines. The 3-year commitment provides a fixed cost, simplifying financial planning and forecasting for your Azure infrastructure.
budget-constrained environments, financial planning, operational expense management, IT cost control
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve the maximum possible savings on your Azure VM costs by committing to a longer term.
Standard_B2as_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a cost-effective burstable VM size suitable for workloads that need a baseline performance with the ability to burst when required.
US Central Region
Ensure your reserved capacity is located in a specific, strategic Azure datacenter region for performance and compliance.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable, recurring billing that simplifies financial management and forecasting.
Azure Cost Management
Integrate seamlessly with Azure's cost management tools to track and optimize your reserved instance utilization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms often run critical, stable workloads like trading platforms or core banking systems that benefit from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations may use Azure for production monitoring, data analytics, or ERP systems requiring consistent uptime and cost-effective resource allocation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize cloud services for patient record management, research, and operational systems where consistent performance and cost predictability are essential.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses can use reserved instances for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, or customer-facing applications that require reliable performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular Azure region for a one or three-year term. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save money?
By reserving capacity in advance, you pay a lower rate for your virtual machines. The longer the commitment term, the greater the potential savings, often reaching up to 72% compared to on-demand prices.
Can I change the VM type or region later?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM type and region, Azure offers flexibility through reservation exchanges or cancellations under certain conditions, though terms 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.