Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4as_v2, US West 3, 1 Year Subscription
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4as_v2 in US West 3 for one year, optimizing your cloud spend with predictable pricing.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly reduced compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Performance: Ensure consistent resource availability for your critical applications and services.
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Lock in capacity for your specific VM instance type and region, avoiding last-minute provisioning challenges.
- Simplified Budgeting: Gain clear visibility into your cloud infrastructure expenses for the duration of the commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a Standard_B4as_v2 virtual machine in the US West 3 region for a commitment of one year. It offers a cost-effective solution for predictable, steady-state workloads by allowing you to reserve compute capacity in advance.
Ideal for businesses with consistent IT demands, this reservation helps manage cloud expenditure and ensures resource availability for essential applications. It is designed for organizations that understand their compute needs and seek to optimize their Azure spending without compromising performance.
- Cost Efficiency: Achieve substantial savings over pay-as-you-go rates for your Azure compute resources.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee the availability of specific VM instance types in your chosen region.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for a wide range of applications requiring consistent compute power.
- Simplified Management: Integrate seamlessly into your existing Azure environment with predictable billing.
- Long-Term Planning: Facilitates accurate budgeting and resource planning for your cloud infrastructure.
Optimize your Azure cloud costs and ensure resource availability with this one-year Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications maintain optimal performance levels. This reservation guarantees the availability of compute resources, preventing performance degradation during peak usage periods.
production workloads, core business applications, steady-state compute, predictable resource needs
Streamline cloud cost management
Streamline cloud cost management by locking in discounted pricing for your compute resources. This predictable cost structure simplifies budgeting and forecasting for your Azure infrastructure.
budget-conscious operations, financial planning, long-term cloud strategy, cost optimization initiatives
Automate resource provisioning
Automate resource provisioning for stable environments, reducing manual intervention and potential errors. This reservation ensures that the necessary virtual machine capacity is always available when needed.
development environments, testing platforms, backend services, consistent infrastructure needs
Key Features
Standard_B4as_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a cost-effective VM instance optimized for burstable workloads and general-purpose computing needs.
US West 3 Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
1 Year Commitment
Secure significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for a predictable one-year period.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Benefit from the reliability, scalability, and security of Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.
Subscription Billing
Enjoy a straightforward subscription model for predictable cloud expenditure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms often run critical, steady-state applications requiring predictable performance and cost management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations may utilize consistent compute for data processing, control systems, or backend analytics.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups often have backend systems and data analytics that run continuously.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on stable IT infrastructure for case management and client data.
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 region for a set term, typically one or three years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should consider a Reserved VM Instance?
Organizations with steady-state, predictable workloads that are unlikely to change significantly over the commitment term are ideal candidates. This includes core business applications, development and testing environments, and backend services.
How does this differ from pay-as-you-go pricing?
Pay-as-you-go offers flexibility but can be more expensive for consistent usage. Reserved Instances offer a lower price for a commitment, making them more cost-effective for predictable workloads.
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.