Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B8as_v2, US South Central, 1 Year Subscription
Secure predictable cloud costs with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B8as_v2 series in the US South Central region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications and services.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplify financial planning with fixed monthly or annual costs.
- Regional Availability: Deploy resources in the US South Central datacenter for optimal performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the Standard_B8as_v2 series, committed for a 1-year term in the US South Central region. It allows businesses to secure computing capacity at a reduced price compared to on-demand rates, ensuring cost predictability and resource availability for sustained workloads.
Ideal for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that utilize IT for their own operations, this reservation is designed for companies with consistent virtual machine usage. It supports businesses in sectors like finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail that require reliable performance for their core applications and services without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of specific VM types in a chosen region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term commitments.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the complexity of capacity planning and procurement.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures your applications run reliably without unexpected performance fluctuations.
- Flexible Deployment: Supports various workloads requiring consistent compute resources.
Commit to a 1-year term for the Standard_B8as_v2 Reserved VM Instance and achieve predictable cloud spending.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Consistent Workloads
Enable teams to reduce cloud expenditure by committing to a 1-year reservation for the Standard_B8as_v2 VM series. This ensures predictable costs and avoids overspending on fluctuating on-demand rates for stable applications.
Sustained application hosting, predictable batch processing, consistent development environments
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Services
Streamline operations by ensuring dedicated compute resources are always available for essential business functions. This reservation prevents performance degradation during peak usage periods, maintaining service continuity.
Core business application hosting, customer-facing services, internal operational tools
Simplify Financial Planning for IT Infrastructure
Automate budget predictability by locking in the price for your Standard_B8as_v2 virtual machines for a full year. This eliminates surprises in monthly cloud bills and aids in more accurate financial forecasting.
Budget-constrained IT departments, long-term project infrastructure, resource-intensive applications
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_B8as_v2 Instance Type
Access a cost-effective VM series suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads.
US South Central Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location to meet performance and compliance needs.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrate seamlessly with the broader Azure ecosystem for a unified cloud experience.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable billing cycles aligned with your financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and cost-effective compute for core banking systems, trading platforms, and customer data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and researchers need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records, patient portals, and data analysis, often with strict compliance needs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on secure and consistent IT infrastructure for case management, client data, and operational efficiency.
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. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with predictable and consistent workloads that plan to use specific virtual machines for an extended period are ideal candidates. This helps optimize cloud spending and ensures resource availability.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the reservation itself is tied to a specific VM type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to plan your needs carefully beforehand.
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.