Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4as_v2, US South Central, 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B4as_v2 in US South Central for three years to achieve predictable pricing and cost savings.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly reduced rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Performance: Ensure availability of compute capacity for your critical applications and services.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen region for your long-term needs.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and resource planning with a fixed commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_B4as_v2 type, located in the US South Central region, secured for a 3-year term. This commitment allows businesses to lock in favorable pricing for their consistent virtual machine needs, ensuring cost efficiency and resource availability.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations running stable, mission-critical workloads, this reservation guarantees that the necessary compute capacity is available when needed. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a predictable foundation for applications that require consistent performance without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Instance Type: Standard_B4as_v2 provides a balance of compute, memory, and network resources suitable for various business applications.
- Region Specific: US South Central location ensures data residency and optimized network latency for users in that geographic area.
- Term Commitment: A 3-year reservation offers the deepest discounts available for Azure compute resources.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall spending on Azure VMs by pre-purchasing capacity at a discounted rate.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantees the availability of the specified VM instance type in the selected region.
Secure your compute resources and optimize your cloud spend with this long-term Microsoft Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Secure predictable cloud costs
Enable teams to budget cloud infrastructure expenses with certainty by locking in discounted rates for a 3-year term. This provides financial predictability for essential business applications running on Azure.
stable workloads, cost management, financial planning, Azure deployments
Ensure consistent application performance
Streamline operations by guaranteeing the availability of specific VM instance types for critical business functions. This prevents performance degradation and ensures uninterrupted service delivery.
mission-critical applications, business continuity, resource assurance, cloud infrastructure
Automate resource allocation for long-term needs
Automate the process of securing compute resources for applications with known, ongoing requirements. This reservation simplifies IT management and reduces the need for constant monitoring and adjustment of pay-as-you-go instances.
long-term deployments, IT resource management, infrastructure planning, Azure services
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve the lowest possible pricing for your Azure compute resources over an extended period.
Standard_B4as_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a cost-effective VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US South Central Region
Ensure optimal performance and data residency for users and operations within this geographic area.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need is available when your applications require it.
Cost Savings
Significantly reduce your monthly Azure VM expenses compared to on-demand pricing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure to run trading platforms, core banking systems, and customer-facing applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent IT resources for operational systems, supply chain management, and data analytics, often with long-term infrastructure needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and performant systems for electronic health records, patient management, and research, demanding predictable costs.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud resources for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms that require consistent availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with stable, predictable Azure workloads that are expected to run for the duration of the commitment term are ideal candidates. This includes applications like web servers, databases, and line-of-business systems that require consistent uptime and performance.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the instance type and region are committed, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange or cancel reservations 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.