Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B2s_v2, US East, 1 Year
Secure predictable cloud costs and guaranteed resource availability with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_B2s_v2 in the US East region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Resource Guarantee: Ensure your Standard_B2s_v2 VM is available when you need it.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplify financial planning with fixed monthly or annual costs.
- Optimized Performance: Maintain consistent performance for critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM type (Standard_B2s_v2) in a particular region (US East) for a set term (1 year). By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring your essential workloads have guaranteed availability and performance.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations running stable, long-term workloads, this reservation helps manage cloud spend effectively. It is suitable for businesses that require consistent compute power for applications like web servers, development/test environments, or small databases, fitting seamlessly into their existing IT infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve up to 72% savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees access to your chosen VM size in the specified region.
- Flexible Terms: Available in 1-year or 3-year commitment periods.
- Simplified Billing: Predictable costs simplify budget management.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Commit to a 1-year Reserved VM Instance to stabilize your cloud expenses and ensure consistent performance for your critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure consistent application performance
Enable teams to maintain reliable uptime for critical business applications. Streamline operations by guaranteeing the compute resources needed for steady workloads.
production workloads, always-on services, business-critical applications, stable compute environments
Reduce cloud infrastructure costs
Automate cost savings by committing to a 1-year term for predictable resource usage. Streamline budgeting with fixed monthly or annual expenses for your virtual machines.
long-term deployments, predictable resource needs, cost-sensitive operations, budget-constrained IT
Guarantee resource availability
Enable teams to ensure their virtual machines are always available when needed. Protect against performance fluctuations by reserving dedicated capacity.
mission-critical systems, essential backend services, continuous operations, high-availability setups
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Secure a lower price point for your compute resources over a defined period, leading to predictable operational expenses.
Standard_B2s_v2 VM Type
Utilize a cost-effective VM size suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads and development tasks.
US East Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications located within the eastern United States.
Azure Billing Discount
Automatically receive a credit on your Azure bill for eligible running VMs, reducing your overall cloud spend.
Capacity Reservation
Gain peace of mind knowing that the compute capacity for your reserved VM is available when you need it.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, predictable performance for trading platforms, customer portals, and back-office operations, making reserved instances ideal for cost management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for production monitoring, supply chain management, and ERP systems that demand consistent availability and predictable costs.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on cloud infrastructure for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications that need consistent uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers utilize cloud for document management, client portals, and practice management software requiring reliable and cost-effective compute.
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 set term, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does a Reserved VM Instance save me money?
By reserving capacity in advance, you receive a substantial discount on the compute costs of your virtual machines. This discount is applied automatically to eligible running VMs within your Azure subscription.
Can I change my VM type or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved VM Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations, subject to certain terms and conditions, allowing you to adapt to changing business needs.
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.