Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B8as_v2 US West 3-Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B8as_v2 in US West for 3 years to lock in predictable pricing and optimize cloud expenditure.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Standard_B8as_v2 VM in US West over a 3-year term.
- Optimized Cloud Spend: Reduce overall Azure costs for consistent, long-term workloads.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US West region.
- Simplified Management: Subscription-based model for straightforward budgeting and procurement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_B8as_v2 virtual machine in the US West region for a duration of 3 years. By reserving capacity, you secure a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your essential cloud workloads.
Organizations utilizing consistent and predictable compute needs for their operations can benefit from this offering. It is ideal for businesses that require dedicated resources for applications, development, testing, or other core IT functions, helping to manage cloud expenditure effectively without compromising performance.
- Cost Savings: Achieve substantial discounts on Standard_B8as_v2 VM usage over a 3-year commitment.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure your virtual machine is available when you need it in the US West region.
- Budget Predictability: Lock in pricing for consistent operational expenses related to your cloud compute.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for various workloads that require sustained compute power.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend with predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your Standard_B8as_v2 VMs over three years.
What This Enables
Optimize predictable cloud compute costs
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure spending on consistent virtual machine workloads. This reservation locks in a lower price for the Standard_B8as_v2 instance over three years, ensuring budget predictability.
sustained workloads, predictable resource needs, cost management, cloud infrastructure
Assure capacity for critical applications
Guarantee the availability of Standard_B8as_v2 compute resources in the US West region for essential business applications. This ensures your operations are not impacted by fluctuating capacity availability or unexpected price increases.
business continuity, application hosting, service delivery, IT operations
Streamline cloud budget management
Automate cost forecasting and simplify financial planning for your Azure compute resources. The 3-year commitment provides a fixed expense, making it easier to allocate budgets accurately for your IT infrastructure.
financial planning, IT budgeting, operational efficiency, resource allocation
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for sustained workloads.
Standard_B8as_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a cost-optimized virtual machine suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads.
US West Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Subscription Billing
Simplify procurement and financial management with a predictable subscription model.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrate with your existing Microsoft Azure services and management tools.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications where predictable costs are crucial.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology, data analytics, and supply chain management, benefiting from predictable costs for sustained workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable compute for patient management systems, research data processing, and administrative tasks, valuing cost predictability and resource assurance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services utilize cloud for document management, case management, and client portals, where consistent performance and controlled IT expenses are important.
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. This commitment allows you to receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits from Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with predictable, long-term compute needs benefit most. This includes organizations running stable applications, development/testing environments, or backend services that require consistent resource allocation.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms apply.
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.