Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_B8s_v2, US Central, 1 Year Subscription
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B8s_v2 in US Central for a full year to ensure predictable performance and cost savings.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US Central region.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with a fixed cost for your virtual machine resources.
- Flexible Commitment: A 1-year term offers a balance between commitment and agility for your cloud needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a Standard_B8s_v2 virtual machine in the US Central region for a 1-year term. It guarantees compute capacity and offers significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for steady-state workloads.
Ideal for businesses with predictable compute needs, this reservation ensures your applications have the resources they require without unexpected cost fluctuations. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, managed through your existing Microsoft subscription.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve specific VM instance types to ensure availability.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Predictable Spend: Lock in pricing for a 1-year commitment, simplifying financial planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly deploy and manage within your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
- Regional Availability: Secure resources in the US Central datacenter region.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this 1-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to run critical business applications without performance degradation due to fluctuating demand. Streamline operations by guaranteeing the necessary compute resources are always available in the US Central region.
production workloads, web servers, database hosting, business applications
Optimize Cloud Infrastructure Costs
Automate cost reductions by committing to a 1-year term for your Standard_B8s_v2 VM. Streamline budgeting with predictable monthly or annual expenses for your Azure compute resources.
stable workloads, long-term projects, development environments, testing infrastructure
Guarantee Resource Availability
Support contracts for critical infrastructure ensure uninterrupted service for your business operations. Protection against unexpected downtime by reserving compute capacity in advance.
mission-critical systems, business continuity planning, high-availability setups
Key Features
Standard_B8s_v2 Instance Type
Provides a balanced mix of CPU and memory suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads.
US Central Region
Ensures low latency and high availability for users and applications located in or near this geographic area.
1-Year Commitment
Offers a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for a predictable 12-month period.
Subscription Billing
Integrates with your existing Azure billing, providing a clear and consolidated view of your cloud expenses.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified compute resources will be available when you need them.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports operational technology (OT) applications, data processing, and analytics requiring consistent compute resources.
Finance & Insurance
Provides stable environments for trading platforms, risk analysis tools, and customer management systems with predictable costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensures reliable performance for patient management systems, research data processing, and administrative applications.
Retail & Hospitality
Supports point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms requiring consistent availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity for Azure virtual machines for a 1-year or 3-year term. This provides a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a specific VM instance type and region for a set term, you receive a lower price per hour than if you paid on-demand. The savings are applied automatically to matching running VMs.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally fixed to the specific instance type and region purchased. Modifications or exchanges may be possible under certain conditions, often with limitations or fees.
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.