Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2 in US North Central for three years to lock in predictable pricing and optimize cloud spend.
- Predictable Pricing: Secure a fixed rate for your Standard_B4s_v2 VM instance over a 3-year term.
- Cost Optimization: Significantly reduce your cloud expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee availability of compute capacity for your critical workloads.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and forecasting with a clear, long-term commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B4s_v2 size, located in the US North Central region, with a commitment of three years. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can achieve substantial savings on their Azure compute costs compared to on-demand pricing.
This solution is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable workloads that require consistent compute resources. It is designed for organizations that use IT for their own operations, such as SMBs, mid-market companies, and enterprise departments running applications, databases, or development environments on Azure.
- Instance Type: Standard_B4s_v2
- Region: US North Central
- Commitment Term: 3 Years
- Pricing Model: Subscription based on reserved capacity
- Brand: Microsoft Azure
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Cost savings for stable Azure workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce monthly cloud spend by committing to a specific VM size and term. This provides predictable budgeting and avoids the higher costs associated with on-demand instances for consistent operational needs.
production workloads, development environments, testing infrastructure
Guaranteed compute capacity reservation
Ensure critical applications and services have consistent access to compute resources without interruption. This reservation prevents capacity constraints during peak usage periods, maintaining business continuity.
business-critical applications, database servers, virtual desktops
Streamlined cloud financial management
Simplify IT budget forecasting and financial planning with a fixed, long-term commitment. This reduces the complexity of managing variable cloud expenses and improves financial predictability.
long-term projects, stable operational environments, departmental budgets
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Lock in lower pricing and predictable costs for your Azure compute resources over an extended period.
Standard_B4s_v2 Instance Size
Utilize a cost-effective VM size suitable for a range of general-purpose workloads and development tasks.
US North Central Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee the availability of compute capacity, ensuring your applications can run without interruption.
Subscription Billing
Manage cloud expenses through a clear subscription model, simplifying procurement and financial tracking.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and cost-effective compute for core banking systems, trading platforms, and data processing, benefiting from predictable costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and analytics, needing reliable and budget-friendly compute for ongoing processes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on consistent access to compute for patient record systems, research, and administrative functions, valuing cost predictability.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups use cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer analytics, benefiting from stable pricing for continuous operations.
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 duration, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows you to receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with stable, predictable workloads that are expected to run for an extended period are ideal candidates. This includes applications, databases, and development environments that do not experience significant fluctuations in resource demand.
How does this differ from on-demand VM pricing?
On-demand pricing offers flexibility but comes at a higher cost per hour. Reserved Instances provide a substantial discount in exchange for a commitment to use the resources, making them more cost-effective for consistent usage.
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.