Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B8as_v2, US South Central, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B8as_v2, in US South Central for three years to achieve significant cost savings on predictable workloads.
- Predictable Cost: Lock in pricing for three years, avoiding potential price increases.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure availability of Standard_B8as_v2 instances for your critical applications.
- Geographic Specificity: Instance located in the US South Central region for optimal latency.
- Simplified Management: Subscription billing simplifies financial planning and procurement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B8as_v2 virtual machine size, located in the US South Central region, with a commitment term of three years. This reservation guarantees the availability of the specified VM instance type and region, allowing you to secure capacity and benefit from a reduced hourly rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Businesses with consistent and predictable virtual machine usage can leverage this reservation to optimize their cloud expenditure. It is ideal for IT managers and business owners who need to budget effectively for essential IT infrastructure, ensuring their core applications and services remain operational without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts over a three-year commitment period.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees instance availability in the specified region.
- Budget Predictability: Fixed pricing simplifies financial forecasting.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures your chosen VM size is ready when needed.
- Subscription Billing: Streamlined procurement and payment process.
Secure your cloud resources and control costs with this three-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Cost reduction for steady-state workloads
Enable teams to significantly lower their cloud operational expenses by committing to a fixed price for three years. This ensures predictable budgeting and avoids the higher costs associated with on-demand VM usage for essential services.
production workloads, development environments, backend services, consistent resource utilization
Guaranteed compute capacity
Ensure critical applications and services are always available by reserving specific VM instances in advance. This eliminates the risk of capacity constraints during peak demand or unexpected surges.
business-critical applications, high-availability setups, disaster recovery sites, essential infrastructure
Simplified financial planning
Streamline IT budget management with a predictable monthly cost for compute resources. This reservation removes the variability of pay-as-you-go pricing, making financial forecasting more accurate.
fixed budget environments, long-term IT planning, financial controls, operational efficiency
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Lock in current pricing for three years, providing significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates and protecting against future price increases.
Standard_B8as_v2 VM Size
Utilize a cost-effective VM size suitable for a variety of workloads, balancing performance and price for general-purpose computing needs.
US South Central Region
Deploy your instances in a specific geographic location to meet data residency requirements and optimize network latency for your users.
Subscription Billing
Simplify procurement and financial management with a subscription-based billing model for your reserved capacity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable costs for their core trading, analytics, and operational systems that run 24/7.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential production management, IoT data processing, and ERP systems that demand consistent compute resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and cost-effective infrastructure for patient record systems, billing, and research applications.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on consistent performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications.
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 one or three years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_B8as_v2 instance in US South Central, you secure a lower hourly rate for the duration. This predictability helps control cloud spending for workloads that run consistently.
Can I change the VM size or region later?
While the reservation is tied to the specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to plan for your long-term needs upfront.
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.