Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2 US East 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2 in US East for 3 years to achieve significant cost savings on your essential cloud computing resources.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for your compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Predictable Performance: Ensure consistent availability and performance for your critical applications.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM capacity in the US East region for your business needs.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud cost management with a fixed, long-term commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_B4s_v2 virtual machine in the US East region for a duration of 3 years. By making this reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your essential cloud workloads.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation is suitable for IT managers and professionals managing cloud infrastructure. It helps maintain consistent performance for applications like web servers, development/test environments, or small databases, integrating directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve substantial savings by committing to a 3-year term for your VM usage.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee the availability of Standard_B4s_v2 instances in the US East region.
- Budget Predictability: Benefit from fixed pricing, making financial planning for cloud expenses easier.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your applications run reliably with dedicated reserved capacity.
- Flexible Deployment: Integrates with existing Azure services and infrastructure.
Optimize your cloud spend and ensure consistent performance by reserving your Microsoft VM capacity for the long term.
What This Enables
Cost Savings on Stable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce monthly cloud spend by committing to a 3-year reservation for consistently utilized VM instances. This provides predictable budgeting and significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing.
production servers, development environments, database hosting
Guaranteed Compute Capacity
Ensure critical applications have dedicated resources available when needed by reserving specific VM instance types. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions due to resource contention.
mission-critical applications, web hosting, backend services
Streamlined Cloud Financial Management
Simplify budgeting and financial forecasting with a fixed, long-term commitment for your Azure compute resources. This reduces the complexity of managing variable cloud expenses.
financial reporting, IT budget planning, cost allocation
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial cost savings on your Azure compute resources by locking in prices for an extended period.
Standard_B4s_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a range of workloads, ensuring adequate performance for your applications.
US East Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location to optimize latency and availability for your users.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a predictable billing cycle that aligns with your operational budget and financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, customer portals, and back-office operations, benefiting from predictable costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology data processing, supply chain management, and ERP systems, needing reliable and budget-friendly infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and consistent cloud environments for case management, document storage, and client communication.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize cloud services for patient portals, data analytics, and administrative tasks, where consistent performance and cost management are crucial.
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 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save me money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a lower per-hour rate for the Standard_B4s_v2 instance in the US East region. This predictable pricing model helps reduce overall cloud expenditure for workloads with consistent usage.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific instance type and region purchased. While some flexibility may exist through reservation exchanges, it is best to plan your needs carefully before purchasing.
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.