Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4als_v2 for US South Central, 3-Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Standard_B4als_v2 Reserved VM Instance in US South Central for three years to secure predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure availability of compute resources when you need them most.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplify financial planning with fixed costs over the 3-year term.
- Resource Optimization: Allocate specific VM instances to meet your application demands efficiently.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM size, Standard_B4als_v2, in the US South Central region for a duration of three years. By reserving capacity, you gain access to significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing and ensure the availability of your compute resources.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation is designed for organizations running essential applications, development/test environments, or backend services that require consistent performance. It integrates directly into your Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundation for ongoing operations without the variability of pay-as-you-go models.
- Instance Commitment: Secures a Standard_B4als_v2 VM instance in the US South Central region.
- Term Commitment: Locks in pricing and capacity for a 3-year period.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial savings over pay-as-you-go rates for consistent usage.
- Resource Availability: Guarantees that the specified compute capacity is available when needed.
- Subscription Billing: Managed through a straightforward subscription model.
Ensure your critical applications have the dedicated resources they need with this long-term Microsoft VM reservation.
What This Enables
Secure predictable cloud costs
Enable teams to budget accurately for essential cloud infrastructure by locking in pricing for a three-year term. This reservation eliminates cost surprises and ensures financial predictability for critical applications.
production workloads, development/test environments, backend services, stable compute needs
Guarantee compute resource availability
Ensure your critical applications and services remain accessible by reserving dedicated compute capacity. This prevents potential downtime due to resource contention during peak demand periods.
mission-critical applications, high-availability deployments, essential business functions, consistent workloads
Optimize infrastructure spending
Streamline IT budgets by committing to a specific VM size and region for a set term, achieving significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go models. This allows for more efficient allocation of IT resources.
long-term projects, stable application hosting, predictable resource allocation, cost-conscious operations
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Commit to a fixed term for maximum cost savings and long-term resource planning.
Standard_B4als_v2 Instance Type
Access a specific, cost-effective VM configuration suitable for a range of general-purpose workloads.
US South Central Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location to optimize performance and latency for your users.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a clear and manageable billing cycle aligned with your operational budget.
Guaranteed Capacity
Ensure your compute resources are always available, preventing performance degradation or downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute resources for core banking, trading, and insurance operations, making reserved instances ideal for predictable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational systems, ERPs, and data analytics platforms that demand consistent performance and predictable costs, aligning well with reserved instance benefits.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient management systems, electronic health records, and research applications, where guaranteed capacity and cost control are paramount.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on stable systems for point-of-sale, inventory management, and customer relationship management, benefiting from predictable costs for these always-on services.
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, typically one or three years. This commitment allows cloud providers to offer you significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By reserving capacity in advance, you are essentially pre-paying for a portion of your compute usage. This allows Microsoft to offer you a lower price per hour for the duration of your reservation, leading to substantial cost savings for predictable workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region if my needs change?
While the reservation commits you to a specific VM size and region, Microsoft offers flexibility. You may be able to exchange or modify your reservation under certain conditions, but it is best to consult the specific terms and conditions for details.
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.