Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2 SE Central 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B4s_v2, in SE Central for one year to achieve predictable cloud spending and performance.
- Predictable Cost: Lock in lower prices for your Standard_B4s_v2 VM in SE Central over a 1-year term.
- Consistent Performance: Ensure your critical workloads receive dedicated resources without performance fluctuations.
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Ideal for steady state workloads requiring consistent compute capacity.
- Simplified Management: A straightforward subscription model for managing your cloud infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B4s_v2 size, located in the SE Central region, with a commitment term of 1 year. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can significantly reduce their operational expenses for consistent cloud workloads.
Designed for organizations with predictable compute needs, this reservation ensures that the specified VM instance type is available when needed, offering a cost-effective solution compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure for their company's internal operations.
- Instance Type: Standard_B4s_v2, offering a balance of vCPUs and memory.
- Region: SE Central, providing geographic proximity for specific user bases.
- Commitment Term: 1 Year, enabling substantial savings over standard rates.
- Billing Model: Subscription based, aligning with predictable operational budgets.
- Provider: Microsoft Azure, a leading global cloud platform.
Secure your cloud resources and budget with this 1-year reserved VM instance for consistent performance and cost savings.
What This Enables
Ensure consistent application performance
Enable teams to maintain reliable application performance by dedicating compute resources. This ensures that critical business applications remain responsive and available to internal users without unexpected slowdowns.
production workloads, business-critical applications, steady-state compute, internal services
Control cloud infrastructure costs
Streamline budgeting by locking in a fixed price for your VM instances over a 1-year term. This predictability helps prevent cost overruns and allows for more accurate financial planning for IT operations.
predictable workloads, long-term deployments, cost optimization initiatives, financial planning
Guarantee resource availability
Automate the reservation of essential compute capacity, ensuring that your required VM instances are always available. This eliminates the risk of resource contention during peak demand periods for your internal users.
high-availability setups, mission-critical systems, resource-intensive tasks, scheduled operations
Key Features
Reserved Instance Pricing
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable workloads.
Standard_B4s_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose computing tasks.
SE Central Region
Deploy resources in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
1-Year Commitment Term
Benefit from discounted pricing by committing to usage for a defined 12-month period.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverage a reliable and scalable global cloud infrastructure for your business operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and secure compute resources for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable costs for consistent workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, telehealth, and research, where consistent performance and predictable costs are crucial.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud services for inventory management, customer relationship management, and point-of-sale systems, often with steady operational demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific VM size in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It ensures capacity is available for your steady-state workloads.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with predictable and consistent compute needs, such as steady-state production workloads, development and test environments that run continuously, or applications with regular usage patterns, benefit most from the cost savings.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the commitment is tied to the specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to consult the specific terms and conditions.
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.