Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B8as_v2 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Standard_B8as_v2 Reserved VM Instance for three years in US West 2 to achieve significant cost reductions.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for three years, avoiding potential Azure price increases.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure availability of the Standard_B8as_v2 instance for your critical workloads.
- Budget Certainty: Gain clear visibility into your cloud infrastructure expenses for long-term planning.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee access to the compute capacity your applications require.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year commitment for a Microsoft Azure Standard_B8as_v2 Virtual Machine instance located in the US West 2 region. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can achieve substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring the availability of specific compute resources.
The Standard_B8as_v2 instance is suitable for a variety of workloads that require a balance of compute and memory, such as web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments. This reservation is ideal for organizations that have stable, predictable resource needs and want to optimize their Azure spending over an extended period.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts applied for a 3-year commitment.
- Resource Reservation: Guarantees availability of the specified VM instance type.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures predictable performance for your applications.
- Simplified Billing: Predictable monthly or annual charges for budgeting.
- Global Availability: Option to choose specific Azure regions like US West 2.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term VM instance reservation.
What This Enables
Cost Optimization for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce cloud expenditure by committing to a specific VM instance for a defined period. Streamline budgeting with predictable monthly or annual costs for essential compute resources.
production workloads, development environments, database servers, web hosting
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Ensure your critical applications always have the necessary compute capacity, preventing performance degradation or downtime. Automate resource allocation for predictable and consistent operational performance.
mission-critical applications, high-traffic websites, backend services, data processing
Long-Term Financial Planning
Provide financial certainty by locking in compute costs for three years, protecting against future price fluctuations. Streamline financial forecasting with clear, fixed cloud infrastructure expenses.
budget-constrained organizations, long-term project deployments, stable operational needs
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial discounts on Azure VM compute costs by committing to a 3-year term.
Standard_B8as_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a range of general-purpose workloads.
US West 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance needs.
Azure Reserved Instances
Guarantee compute capacity availability and simplify financial planning with predictable billing.
Subscription Billing
Manage cloud costs through a clear subscription model, often billed monthly or annually.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and predictable costs for their core operational systems and trading platforms.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential production management and data analysis systems that benefit from guaranteed resource availability and cost control.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient management systems and data analytics, where cost predictability is crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on consistent performance for case management and client data, benefiting from reserved capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity on Microsoft Azure for a 1-year or 3-year term. This commitment provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does a Reserved Instance save money?
By committing to a specific VM size and region for a set duration, you receive a discount on the compute charges. This is ideal for workloads with predictable resource needs.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms may apply. It is best to consult Azure's documentation for the most current policies.
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.