Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2, US Central, 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2 in US Central for one year to achieve predictable cloud spending and consistent performance.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute resources for critical applications.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplify financial planning with fixed one-year commitment.
- Resource Optimization: Ensure your chosen VM size is always ready when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM size, Standard_B4s_v2, in the US Central region for a one-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings over on-demand pricing, ensuring your essential workloads have guaranteed access to compute resources.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with stable IT infrastructure needs, this reservation supports core business applications, development environments, or data processing tasks. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, offering a straightforward way to manage cloud expenditures without sacrificing performance or availability.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of Standard_B4s_v2 VM instances in US Central.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment for predictable budgeting and cost management.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits within your existing Microsoft Azure cloud deployment.
- Performance Stability: Ensures consistent resource allocation for critical business functions.
Secure your cloud resources and optimize your budget with this one-year reserved VM instance commitment.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to maintain stable performance for critical business applications. This reservation guarantees the availability of compute resources, preventing slowdowns during peak usage periods.
production workloads, business-critical applications, stable compute needs, cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments
Streamline Cloud Cost Management
Streamline budgeting by locking in a fixed price for your compute resources over a one-year term. This predictability simplifies financial planning and avoids unexpected cost overruns.
predictable workloads, financial planning, cost optimization, cloud infrastructure, SMB IT budgets
Automate Resource Allocation
Automate the provisioning and allocation of Standard_B4s_v2 virtual machines for your Azure environment. This ensures that the necessary compute power is always ready for your operational needs.
development environments, testing and staging, backend services, data processing, consistent resource demand
Key Features
Reserved Instance Pricing
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
Standard_B4s_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a range of general-purpose computing tasks.
US Central Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location for optimal access and performance.
1-Year Commitment Term
Gain predictable cloud expenses and simplify financial forecasting for your IT budget.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly incorporate this reservation into your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer service applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use reserved instances for running ERP systems, production monitoring, and supply chain management software.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services utilize reserved VMs for case management software, document processing, and client portals.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable compute for Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and administrative tasks, benefiting from predictable costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific virtual machine types 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 use Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with stable, predictable workloads that are unlikely to change significantly are ideal candidates. This includes applications running in production, development and testing environments, or backend services that require consistent compute resources.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a specific VM size and region for a longer term, you are essentially pre-purchasing capacity at a lower rate than you would pay on a month-to-month basis. This predictability helps in managing cloud budgets effectively.
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.