Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B2ats_v2 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B2ats_v2 for 3 years in US East 2 to lock in predictable cloud computing costs.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in rates for 3 years, simplifying financial planning and forecasting for your IT infrastructure.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications, ensuring consistent performance and availability.
- Simplified Management: Easily manage your reserved instances through the Azure portal for efficient resource allocation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved Virtual Machine Instance, specifically the Standard_B2ats_v2 model, located in the US East 2 region, secured with a 3-year commitment. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can achieve substantial cost savings on their Azure compute resources compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring predictable expenses for their essential workloads.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with stable and predictable compute needs, this reserved instance is utilized by IT managers and professionals to host critical applications, databases, or development environments. It integrates directly into the Azure ecosystem, allowing for seamless deployment and management within existing cloud strategies.
- Cost Optimization: Lock in lower prices for 3 years on Standard_B2ats_v2 instances.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee compute capacity in the US East 2 region.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with fixed monthly or annual costs.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly deploy and manage within your existing Azure environment.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure reliable performance for your critical applications.
Secure your Azure compute capacity and optimize your cloud budget with this 3-year reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce Azure operational expenses by committing to a 3-year term for consistent compute needs. Streamline budgeting with predictable monthly or annual costs for critical virtual machines.
cloud-hosted applications, database servers, development/test environments, virtual desktops
Guarantee Compute Capacity
Ensure consistent availability and performance for essential business applications by reserving specific VM instance types. Protect against potential price fluctuations and capacity constraints in the Azure US East 2 region.
production workloads, mission-critical services, high-availability setups, business continuity planning
Simplify Cloud Financial Management
Automate cost predictability for your Azure infrastructure by locking in rates for three years. Provide finance departments with accurate forecasts for a significant portion of your cloud compute expenditure.
budget forecasting, financial planning, cost allocation, IT financial governance
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_B2ats_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a cost-effective burstable VM size suitable for workloads that need a baseline performance with the ability to burst.
US East 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location for optimal performance and accessibility.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly manage and monitor your reserved instance within the familiar Azure portal.
Predictable Pricing
Simplify financial planning and budgeting with fixed costs for your compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, making reserved instances ideal for predictable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run consistent operational software, ERP systems, and IoT data processing, benefiting from predictable costs for their always-on IT infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers utilize cloud resources for patient record systems, imaging analysis, and administrative functions that require consistent performance and predictable operational expenses.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on stable cloud environments for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from cost predictability.
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 (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity in the chosen region.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with stable, predictable compute workloads that are unlikely to change significantly over the commitment term benefit most. This includes hosting applications, databases, or development environments that run continuously.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the commitment is to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility through reservation exchanges or modifications under certain conditions. Consult Azure documentation for the latest 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.